The clans descended from Merari were named after two of his descendants, Mahli and Mushi. These were the Levite clans, listed according to their family groups.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the sons, of Merari, by their families
The third son of Levi; Mahli and Mushi ;
t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Levites were in three classes according to the sons of Levi—Gershon, Kohath, and Merari—and these were subdivided into families. The descendant…