Who was Merari?

Levite responsible for transporting the tabernacle.

The story of Merari

Merari - Levite
Merari - Levite
Levite

Merari was a biblical figure from the Old Testament. He was the son of Levi and the brother of Gershon and Kohath. He was the ancestor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. He is best known for being the father of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Merari was born in Egypt and was the third son of Levi. He had two brothers, Gershon and Kohath. He was the ancestor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. He was also responsible for the transport of the Ark of the Covenant. Merari is best known for being the father of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. He is also known for being the ancestor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Ark of the Covenant. He is also known for being the ancestor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. Merari is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. He is also remembered for being the ancestor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the transport of the Ark of the Covenant. He is an important figure in the Bible and is remembered for his role in the transport of the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

Name meaning

Bitter

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Levite

First mention

Genesis 46:11

Appearances in the Bible

38 mentions

Family

Relatives of Merari

Merari in the Bible

Explore all 17 chapters where Merari appears

Genesis

Chapter 46

Jacob and His Family Move to Egypt

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

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Exodus

Chapter 6

God Promises to Deliver the Israelites

God reminds Moses of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and confirms that he will free the Israelites from slavery ...

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Numbers

Chapter 3

The Levites

A second census is taken of the Levites, and their duties in serving the Tabernacle are outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 4

The Duties of the Levites

The duties of the Kohathites, Merarites and Gershonites, the three divisions of the Levites, are outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 7

The Altar and Its Vessels

The leaders of the tribes bring offerings to dedicate the Tabernacle.

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Numbers

Chapter 10

The Silver Trumpets

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Joshua

Chapter 21

Levitical Cities

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the Levites and sets aside cities for them to live in.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 15

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 23

Levites and Their Duties

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 24

Division of the Priests

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 26

Duties of Gatekeepers, Treasurers, and Other Levites

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 29

Hezekiah's Cleansing and Restoration

Hezekiah's reign marked by a fervent commitment to restoring worship, cleansing the temple, and renewing the covenant, ...

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 34

Josiah's Reforms and Rediscovery of the Law

Josiah's reign marked by extensive reforms, culminating in the rediscovery of the Law and a fervent commitment to renewi...

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Ezra

Chapter 8

Ezra's Assembly

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

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