Shoham, Zaccur, and Ibri (for Merari’s descendants through his son Jaaziah),
Merari’s sons were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli’s sons were Eleazar and Kish.
The following men were leaders from Levi’s descendants from Merari: Mahli, Mushi, and Merari’s son Jaaziah,
Eleazar (who had no sons, for Mahli’s descendants),
Merari’s sons were Mahli and Mushi. These are the descendants of Levi’s sons. They are grouped by families:
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the families descended from Levi listed in birth order.
Mahli and Mushi were the sons of Merari. Their families were named after them. These were the households of Levite families.