Mushi, son of Merari
The name Mushi means “he that touches, that withdraws or takes away.” Mushi is mentioned in 8 verses of the Bible, first in Exodus 6:19.
Family of Mushi
Who was Mushi?
Receding, the second of the two sons of Merari (Ex. 6:19; Num. 3:20). His sons were called Mushites (Num. 3:33; 26:58).
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Mushi
- Exodus 6:19
And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
- Numbers 3:20
And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.
- 1 Chronicles 6:19
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
- 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 were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno.
- 1 Chronicles 24:30
The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of the Levites after the house of their fathers.