Exodus 6:19 net — The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.

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"The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records."

— Exodus 6:19, NET Bible

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KJV
“And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.”
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ASV
“And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations. ”
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WEB
“The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations.”
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DRB
“The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. These are the kindreds of Levi by their families.”
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BBE
“And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.”
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KJVA
“And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.”
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Exodus 6 — Context

Now these are the names of the sons of Levi, according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.(The length of Levi’s life was 137 years.)

The sons of Gershon, by their families, were Libni and Shimei.

The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.(The length of Kohath’s life was 133 years.)

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.

Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses.(The length of Amram’s life was 137 years.)

The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zikri.

The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Exodus 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:19 say?

Exodus 6:19 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.”

Where is Exodus 6:19 in the Bible?

Exodus 6:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, verse 19.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 6:19.

What translation should I read Exodus 6:19 in?

Exodus 6:19 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 Exodus 6:19?

Exodus 6:19 reads (NET): “The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.” 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.

Exodus 6:19 net — The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of Levi, according to their records.

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