Mahli מַחְלִי
Son of Merari, grandson of Levi.
Who is Mahli in the Bible?
Mahli was a son of Merari and grandson of Levi, whose lineage is recorded throughout the Old Testament (Exodus 6:19, Numbers 3:20, 1 Chronicles 6:19). He became the founder of the Mahlites, a Levitical clan that played an important role in the religious life of ancient Israel. The descendants of Mahli were assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle and temple, including responsibilities for transporting and setting up the sacred furnishings (1 Chronicles 23:21, 24:26). His family line was counted in the Levitical census during Moses' time and continued to serve in temple worship throughout Israel's history, making Mahli an important ancestor in the priestly lineage established by God for Israel's worship.
Biography
Mahli was one of the sons of Merari and a grandson of Levi. He was an ancestor of the Levitical clan known as the Mahlites. Mahli's descendants were responsible for various duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. They were counted in the census of the Levites during the time of Moses and were given specific responsibilities in the transportation and setup of the tabernacle
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In Scripture
4 biblical books ; 2 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:19
"The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records."
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Numbers 3 verses
- Numbers 3:20
"And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families."
- Numbers 3:33
"From Merari came the clans of the Mahlites and Mushites; these were the Merarite clans."
- Numbers 26:58
"These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,"
1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:19
"The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:"
- 1 Chronicles 6:29
"The descendants of Merari: Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzzah his son,"
- 1 Chronicles 23:21
"The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish."
- 1 Chronicles 24:26
"The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno."
- 1 Chronicles 24:28
"From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons."
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 8:18
"And since the gracious hand of our God was upon us, they brought us Sherebiah—a man of insight from the descendants of Mahli son of Levi, the son of Israel—along with his sons and brothers, 18 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַחְלִי |
| Group | Hebrew | מַחְלִי |