Mushi
מוּשִׁי/MOO-shy/
“Yielding or withdrawing”
Summary
Mushi was the second son of Merari, the youngest son of Levi, whose descendants formed one of the two branches of the Merarite clan of Levites.
☩Levitical Lineage
Mushi was one of two sons of Merari, along with his brother Mahli. Through him came one of the two main branches of the Merarite Levites, known as the Mushites. Mushi had three sons, whose names are recorded in the genealogical lists. His descendants served in the Levitical duties assigned to the Merarites, which included caring for the frames, crossbars, posts, and bases of the tabernacle during the wilderness wanderings.
Key verses:Exodus 6:19Numbers 3:20Numbers 3:331 Chronicles 6:191 Chronicles 6:471 Chronicles 23:211 Chronicles 24:26
Related Verses8 mentions
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Mushi," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Mushi," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).