Lexical Definition
מוּשִׁי Mûwshîy (moo-shee') Mushi N:N-M-P
or מֻשִּׁי Mushshîy (mush-shee'); from מוּשׁ; sensitive
Mushi.
- § Mushi = "yielding"
- Mushi, a Levite
1) son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מוּשִׁ֗י | Mushi | 1Chr.23.23 |
| מוּשִׁ֔י | Mushi | 1Chr.6.47 • 1Chr.24.30 |
| וּמוּשִׁ֔י | and Mushi | 1Chr.23.21 • 1Chr.24.26 |
| וּמוּשִׁ֑י | and Mushi | Exod.6.19 • Num.3.20 |
| וּמֻשִׁ֑י | and Mushi | 1Chr.6.19 |
| Μουσει | Mushi | LXX.Exod.6.19 |
| Μουσεί | Mushi | LXX.1Chr.23.21 |
| of Mushi | LXX.1Chr.23.23 | |
| Μουσί | Mushi | LXX.Num.3.20 • LXX.Num.3.33 • LXX.1Chr.6.19 • LXX.1Chr.24.26 |
| Mushites | LXX.Num.26.58 | |
| of Mushi | LXX.1Chr.24.30 | |
| Μουσή | Moza | LXX.1Chr.2.46 |
| of Mushi | LXX.1Chr.6.47 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19
- son of: Merari (מְרָרִי)
- brother of: Mahli (מַחְלִי) and Jaaziah (יַעֲזִיָּהוּ)
- father of: Mahli (מַחְלִי), Eder (עֵדֶר) and Jerimoth (יְרִימוֹת)
- Also named: mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushite" מוּשִׁי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי proper name, masculine a Levite, son of Merari, מוּשִׁי Exod 6:19; Num 3:20; 1Chr 6:32*; 1Chr 23:21; 1Chr 23:23; 1Chr 24:26; 1Chr 24:30 מֻשִׁי 1Chr 6:4* ᵐ5 Ομονς(ε)ι, rarely Μονς(ε)ι, Μοονσι
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:19 |
| Numbers | 3:20 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:4* · 6:32* · 23:21 · 23:23 · 24:26 · 24:30 |
Profile
Male • Son of Merari • A Levite, son of Merari, and head of a clan.
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Mushi was a son of Merari and a grandson of Levi, who became the head of the Mushite clan within the Levitical tribe.
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
- referred to as Mushi מוּשִׁי, or Mushite מוּשִׁי;
- son of Merari מְרָרִי;
- a brother of Mahli מַחְלִי and Jaaziah יַעֲזִיָּהוּ;
- father of Mahli מַחְלִי, Eder עֵדֶר and Jerimoth יְרִימוֹת.
Mushi was a Levite who lived during the time of Moses and the Exodus. He was the son of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, and the grandson of Levi himself (Exodus 6:19; Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,47). Mushi's descendants formed a clan within the Levitical tribe known as the Mushites (Numbers 3:33; 26:58).
As a member of the Levitical tribe, Mushi and his descendants were responsible for assisting the priests in the tabernacle and later in the temple. In the wilderness, the Mushites were specifically assigned to carry the frames, crossbars, posts, and bases of the tabernacle whenever the Israelites moved camp (Numbers 3:36-37).
The descendants of Mushi are mentioned in several genealogies in 1 Chronicles, which trace the lineage of the Levites. These passages highlight the importance of the Levitical clans in maintaining the religious life of ancient Israel (1 Chronicles 23:21-23; 24:26,30).
Mushi's role as the head of a Levitical clan emphasizes the hereditary nature of the Levitical priesthood and the importance of family lineage in determining one's responsibilities within the religious system of ancient Israel. The Mushites, along with the other Levitical clans, played a vital role in supporting the priests and ensuring the proper functioning of the tabernacle and temple worship.
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