Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the Levites, according to their families. New Living Translation From the descendants of Mushi, the leaders were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi in their various families. English Standard Version The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses. Berean Standard Bible And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to the house of their fathers. King James Bible The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers. New King James Version Also the sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses. New American Standard Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. NASB 1995 The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. NASB 1977 And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. Legacy Standard Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. Amplified Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. Berean Annotated Bible And the sons of Mushi (yielding): Mahli (sick), Eder (a flock), and Jerimoth (Jeremoth). These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. Christian Standard Bible Mushi’s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. Those were the descendants of the Levites according to their ancestral families. Holman Christian Standard Bible Mushi’s sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. Those were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses. American Standard Version And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses. Contemporary English Version Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi, according to their clans. English Revised Version And the sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses. GOD'S WORD® Translation Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth (for Mushi's descendants). These were Levi's descendants according to their families. Good News Translation Mushi had three sons: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth. These are the families of the Levites. International Standard Version and with respect to the descendants of Mushi, Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the descendants of Levi according to their ancestral households. NET Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the Levites, listed by their families. New Heart English Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses. Webster's Bible Translation The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. World English Bible The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers’ houses. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd sons of Mushi [are] Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth; these [are] sons of the Levites, for the house of their fathers, Berean Literal Bible And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to the house of their fathers. Young's Literal Translation And sons of Mushi are Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth; these are sons of the Levites, for the house of their fathers, Smith's Literal Translation And the sons of Mushi: Mahli and Eder and Jerimoth. These the sons of the Levites to the house of their fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe sons of Musi: Moholi, Eder, and Jerimoth. These are the sons of Levi according to the houses of their families. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of Levi according to the houses of their families. New American Bible The sons of Mushi were Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses. New Revised Standard Version The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to their ancestral houses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe sons also of Mushi: Mahli and Eder and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, after the house of their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after their fathers' houses. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sons of Musi; Mooli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites according to the houses of their families. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Rest of the Levites…29From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish. 30And the sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites, according to their families. 31As their brothers the descendants of Aaron did, they also cast lots in the presence of King David and of Zadok, Ahimelech, and the heads of the families of the priests and Levites—the family heads and their younger brothers alike.… Cross References And the sons of Mushi: 1 Chronicles 6:19 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: Numbers 3:20 And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. Exodus 6:19 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth. 1 Chronicles 23:21-23 The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. / Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them. / The sons of Mushi: Mahli, Eder, and Jeremoth—three in all. 1 Chronicles 23:24 These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD. Numbers 4:29-33 As for the sons of Merari, you are to number them by their clans and families, / from thirty to fifty years old, counting everyone who comes to serve in the work of the Tent of Meeting. / This is the duty for all their service at the Tent of Meeting: to carry the frames of the tabernacle with its crossbars, posts, and bases, … These were the sons of the Levites, Numbers 3:17 These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Exodus 6:16-18 These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. 1 Chronicles 6:16-18 The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. according to their families. Numbers 3:15-16 “Number the Levites by their families and clans. You are to count every male a month old or more.” / So Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he had been commanded. Numbers 26:57-58 Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, Joshua 21:4-8 The first lot came out for the Kohathite clans. The Levites who were descendants of Aaron the priest received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Judah, Simeon, and Benjamin. / The remaining descendants of Kohath received ten cities by lot from the tribes of Ephraim, Dan, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. / The descendants of Gershon received thirteen cities by lot from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the half-tribe of Manasseh in Bashan. … Exodus 6:18 The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. Numbers 3:18-20 These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. 1 Chronicles 6:1-3 The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 1 Chronicles 23:12-13 The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. Treasury of Scripture The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers. no ref Jump to Previous Eder Families Fathers House Households Houses Jerimoth Jer'imoth Levites Mahli MushiJump to Next Eder Families Fathers House Households Houses Jerimoth Jer'imoth Levites Mahli Mushi1 Chronicles 24 1. The division of the sons of Aaron by lot into twenty-four orders.20. The Kohathites 26. and the Merarites, divided by lot And the sons of Mushi: Mushi was one of the sons of Merari, who was the third son of Levi. The Levites were set apart for the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. Mushi's descendants, like other Levites, had specific roles in the religious practices of Israel. This lineage emphasizes the importance of family and heritage in maintaining the duties assigned to the Levites. Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth: These were the sons of the Levites: According to their families: Persons / Places / Events 1. MushiA Levite, son of Merari, and one of the three main divisions of the Levites. His descendants were responsible for various duties in the temple. 2. Mahli One of the sons of Mushi, part of the Levitical family line, contributing to the service and worship in the temple. 3. Eder Another son of Mushi, also involved in the Levitical duties, emphasizing the hereditary nature of temple service. 4. Jerimoth The third son of Mushi, continuing the line of Levites serving in the temple. 5. Levites A tribe set apart for religious duties, particularly in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. They were not given a territorial inheritance like the other tribes of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage and LineageThe passage highlights the significance of family lineage in the service of God. It reminds us of the value of spiritual heritage and the responsibility to pass down faith and service to future generations. Faithfulness in Assigned Roles Each Levite had specific duties, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness in whatever role God assigns us. We are called to serve diligently in our respective capacities. The Continuity of God’s Plan The genealogies and roles of the Levites show the continuity of God’s plan through generations. It encourages us to see our place in God’s ongoing work and to trust in His sovereign plan. Service as Worship The Levites' service was an act of worship, reminding us that our work and service, when done for God, are forms of worship. We should approach our tasks with a heart of worship. The Role of Community in Worship The Levites worked together as a community to facilitate worship. This underscores the importance of community and collaboration in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 24:30?2. How does 1 Chronicles 24:30 illustrate God's order in priestly duties today? 3. What can we learn about family roles from 1 Chronicles 24:30? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 24:30 connect to New Testament teachings on service? 5. How can we apply the principle of family service in our church community? 6. What does 1 Chronicles 24:30 teach about generational faithfulness in serving God? 7. What is the significance of 1 Chronicles 24:30 in the context of priestly divisions? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 24:30 reflect the organization of Levitical duties? 9. Why are the sons of Mushi mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:30? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 24? 11. How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)? 12. Is the claim in 1 Chronicles 24 of David having enough priests to fill 24 separate divisions historically plausible? 13. Why do certain names in 1 Chronicles 24 appear to be missing or shifted when compared with genealogies in 2 Samuel or other Chronicles passages? 14. Do potential copyist errors or scribal editorial changes in 1 Chronicles 24 raise questions about the text's overall reliability? What Does 1 Chronicles 24:30 Mean And the sons of Mushi• Mushi was a grandson of Levi through Merari (1 Chronicles 6:19). By recording his line again in chapter 24, the writer underscores the faithfulness of God in tracing every Levitical branch. • Genealogies are not filler; they certify the historical roots of Israel’s worship. Numbers 3:33–34 lays the same groundwork: “From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and the Mushites…”. • The Chronicler is arranging priests for temple service under David. By naming Mushi, he shows that every clan—even a smaller one—receives a place in God’s orderly plan (cf. 1 Corinthians 14:40). Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth • These three grandsons receive individual mention in both 1 Chronicles 23:23 and 24:30. God knows each servant by name; none are lost in the crowd (Isaiah 43:1). • Mahli’s line later produces men who help cleanse the temple in Hezekiah’s day (2 Chronicles 29:12). Jerimoth appears among musicians in 1 Chronicles 25:4. The family did not merely exist on paper—they actively ministered. • Their listing teaches that ministry is generational: faithfulness today prepares worship tomorrow (Psalm 145:4). These were the sons of the Levites • By restating their tribal identity, the verse ties them to the covenant role given in Numbers 3:5–10: caring for the tabernacle and assisting the priests. • Levi’s three main branches—Gershon, Kohath, Merari—each had distinct tasks (Numbers 4). Mushi’s branch carried structural items of the sanctuary (Numbers 4:29–33), showing that practical service is sacred service. • The Chronicler highlights unity amid variety; whether carrying poles or offering incense, every Levite contributed to a single purpose: God-centered worship (Ephesians 4:16). According to their families • “Families” (Hebrew mishpachot) means organized clans. Service was not random; it followed God-assigned lines (1 Chronicles 24:4). • This structure safeguarded purity and prevented power grabs—each family knew its calling, echoing Paul’s body illustration: “The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you’” (1 Colossians 12:21). • Today, churches thrive when believers embrace their God-given roles without envy or pride (Romans 12:4–8). Summary 1 Chronicles 24:30 reminds us that God records, assigns, and values every servant. By naming Mushi’s sons, Scripture affirms the literal history of Levi’s line, highlights the dignity of practical ministry, and models orderly, family-based service in worship. The verse invites us to know our place in God’s plan and serve faithfully, confident that He never overlooks a single name. (30) The sons also of Mushi.--So 1Chronicles 23:23. (See Notes there.) Only the names of the houses or classes are mentioned, without those of the chiefs. (Comp. 1Chronicles 24:23, supra.)These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.--Rather, according to their father-houses (clans). This subscription proves that the original of 1Chronicles 24:20-30 contained a complete catalogue of the Levitical houses or clans, exclusive of the Aaronites. How far the apparent defects of the present Hebrew text reproduce those of its archetype, and how far they are due to errors of transcription, cannot now be decided. Verse 30. - The three sons of Mushi here given agree with 1 Chronicles 23:23. It is to be observed that, in the foregoing verses, we have no expressed sum of the families or heads to which they add up. Hence Bertheau finds twenty-five in all, which he would reduce to the twenty-four he wants by omitting, without any adequate justificacation, the Mahli of ver. 30. Others, omitting the three names of Shoham, Zaccur, Ibri, bring the twenty-five to twenty-two. Keil finds only fifteen "heads" or "classes," but surmises that the Hebronite and Mushite "fathers' houses" may have been numerous enough to find more than one "class;" and thereby to make up the twenty-four classes which he desires as well for symmetry's sake as for the patent suggestions of ver. 31.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the sonsוּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Mushi: מוּשִׁ֔י (mū·šî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4187: Mushi -- 'sensitive', a Levite Mahli, מַחְלִ֥י (maḥ·lî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4249: Mahli -- a Levite, also a son of Mushi Eder, וְעֵ֖דֶר (wə·‘ê·ḏer) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5740: A Levite and Jerimoth. וִירִימ֑וֹת (wî·rî·mō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3406: Jeremoth -- the name of a number of Israelites These אֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those were the sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of the Levites, הַלְוִיִּ֖ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi according to their families. אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links 1 Chronicles 24:30 NIV1 Chronicles 24:30 NLT 1 Chronicles 24:30 ESV 1 Chronicles 24:30 NASB 1 Chronicles 24:30 KJV 1 Chronicles 24:30 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 24:30 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 24:30 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 24:30 French Bible 1 Chronicles 24:30 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 24:30 The sons of Mushi: Mahli and Eder (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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