Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Zuriel was the leader of the Merarite Levites during the wilderness wanderings.
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Zuriel Zuriel was the son of Abihail and the leader of the Merarite clan of Levites during the time of Moses (Num.3.35). The Merarites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for transporting and setting up the framework, pillars, and bases of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
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Rock of God, chief of the family of the Merarites (Num. 3:35) at the time of the Exodus.
(my rock is God) son of Abihail, and chief of the Merarite Levites at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 3:35)
rock or strength of God
ZU'RIEL (my rock is God), a chief Levite in the time of the Exodus. Num 3:35.
ZU'RIEL (my rock is God), a chief Levite in the time of the Exodus. Num 3:35.
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The leader of the families of the Merarites was Zuriel son of Abihail; they were to camp on the north side of the tabernacle.
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