Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 3:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Numbers 3:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 3 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Numbers 3:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 3:20
The naming of Merari's sons completes the Levitical genealogical record, demonstrating that God's care extends to the seemingly least prominent. The Merarites transported the tabernacle's structural framework—boards, bars, pillars, and sockets (Numbers 3:36-37)—the heavy, foundational components. This illustrates that kingdom work includes both spectacular and mundane tasks, with the structural support work being as necessary as the more visible responsibilities.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Numbers 3:20
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“And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.”
“The sons of Merari; Mahli”
“and the family of the Mushites. These are the families of Merari.”
“The sons of Merari; Mahli”
“Libni his son”
“the son of Abdi”
“Beno”
“and Zeri”
“Asaiah the chief”