Numbers 3:33

33 To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites; these were the Merarite clans.

Numbers 3:33 in Other Translations

33 Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.

33 To Merari belonged the clan of the Mahlites and the clan of the Mushites: these are the clans of Merari.

33 The descendants of Merari were composed of the clans descended from Mahli and Mushi.

33 Merari was ancestor to the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites, known as the Merarite clans.

33 The Mahlite clan and the Mushite clan came from Merari; these were the Merarite clans.

Numbers 3:33 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 3:33

Of Merari [were] the family of the Mahlites, and the family of
the Mushites
So called from his two sons Mahli and Mushi, ( Numbers 3:20 ) ;

these [are] the families of Merari;
the youngest son of Levi, ( Numbers 3:17 ) .

Numbers 3:33 In-Context

31 They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.

32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.

33 To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites; these were the Merarite clans.

34 The number of all the males a month old or more who were counted was 6,200.

35 The leader of the families of the Merarite clans was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 6:19
• 2. S Genesis 46:11