Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eleazar, son of Mahli, had no sons, only daughters.
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Eleazar, mentioned in 1Ch.23.21-22 and 1Ch.24.28, was the son of Mahli, who was a descendant of Levi through Merari. Eleazar had no sons, only daughters. As a result, his daughters married their cousins on their father's side, the sons of Kish. This arrangement allowed Eleazar's lineage to continue through his daughters.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0499
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.
From Mahli: Eleazar, who had no sons.
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