Ezra 8:19
And Hashabiah, and with him Jeshaiah of the sons of Merari, his brethren and their sons, twenty;
Cross-reference
1 Chronicles 6:19
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 6:19, the sons of Merari are listed as Mahli and Mushi, directly detailing who 'the sons of Merari' are.
Nehemiah 3:17
Historical context
Nehemiah 3:17 mentions Hashabiah repairing the wall, the same Levite listed in Ezra's group.
Nehemiah 10:11
Historical context
Nehemiah 10:11 includes Hashabiah among covenant signers, confirming his identity from Ezra's list.
1 Chronicles 6:1
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 6:1, Merari is listed as one of Levi's three sons, providing the genealogical foundation for the Merarite Levites mentioned here.
1 Chronicles 6:16
Historical context
In 1 Chronicles 6:16, the same genealogy repeats: Merari is one of Levi's sons, reinforcing the lineage.