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

Other Translations of 1 Chronicles 6:47

New International Version

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

English Standard Version

47 son of Mahli, son of Mushi, son of Merari, son of Levi.

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

47 Mahli, Mushi, Merari, and Levi.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:47

Chapter Contents

Genealogies.

We have an account of Levi in this chapter. The priests and Levites were more concerned than any other Israelites, to preserve their descent clear, and to be able to prove it; because all the honours and privileges of their office depended upon their descent. Now, the Spirit of God calls ministers to their work, without any limit as to the families they came from; and then, as now, though believers and ministers may be very useful to the church, none but our great High Priest can make atonement for sin, nor can any be accepted but through his atonement.