1 Chronicles 6:47 bbe — The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

Bible in Basic English

"The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi."

— 1 Chronicles 6:47, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 6 — Context

44

And on the left their brothers, the sons of Merari: Ethan, the son of Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch,

45

The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah,

46

The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shemer,

47

The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.

48

And their brothers the Levites were responsible for all the work of the Tent of the house of God.

49

But Aaron and his sons made offerings on the altar of burned offering, and on the altar of perfume, for all the work of the most holy place, and to take away the sin of Israel, doing everything ordered by Moses, the servant of God.

50

And these are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,

1 Chronicles 6:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 6:47 say?
1 Chronicles 6:47 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 6:47 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 6:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 6, verse 47.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 6:47.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 6:47 in?
1 Chronicles 6:47 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 6:47?
1 Chronicles 6:47 reads (BBE): “The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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