1 Chronicles 6:63

Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulun, twelve cities.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 6:77-81 lists the specific cities given to the Merarites, detailing the twelve cities mentioned here.

Joshua 21:7 gives the parallel allotment for the Merarites: twelve cities from Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

Joshua 21:34-40 provides the detailed list of the twelve cities assigned to the Merarites.

Genesis 46:11 identifies Merari as a son of Levi, providing the genealogical origin of the Merarite clan.

Numbers 3:20 lists the sons of Merari (Mahli and Mushi), the clans that make up the Merarites referenced here.