1 Chronicles 23:21-23 David Organizes the Levites

21 Merarites
The sons of Merari:
Mahli and Mushi.
The sons of Mahli:
Eleazar and Kish.

22 Eleazar died without having sons: he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.

23 The sons of Mushi:
Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth—three in all.

Meaning of 1 Chronicles 23:21-23

1 Chronicles 23:21 highlights the importance of family lineage and the roles within God's chosen people. Emphasizing the sons of Merari, it reflects the meticulous organization and dedication required in worship and service to God, showing reverence for heritage and commitment to God's divine plan.

Cross References for 1 Chronicles 23:21-23

1 Chronicles 23:6 - David divided the Levites into groups corresponding to the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath and Me... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:6

Exodus 6:19 - The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi according to their records. Click to read the verse Exodus 6:19 Click to read the verse Exodus 6:19

1 Chronicles 6:19 - The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to the... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:19 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:19

Numbers 3:33 - To Merari belonged the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites; these were the Merarite clans. Click to read the verse Numbers 3:33 Click to read the verse Numbers 3:33

1 Chronicles 6:20 - Of Gershon: Libni his son, Jehath his son, Zimmah his son, Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:20 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:20

1 Chronicles 24:26 - The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:26 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:26

1 Chronicles 6:47 - the son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:47 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:47

1 Chronicles 6:30 - Shimea his son, Haggiah his son and Asaiah his son. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:30 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 6:30

1 Chronicles 24:26-30 - The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:26-30 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:26-30

1 Chronicles 24:27 - The sons of Merari: from Jaaziah: Beno, Shoham, Zaccur and Ibri. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:27 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:27