Their extended families increased greatly in numbers.
6:19 The sons of Merari:
Mahli and Mushi.
These are the clans of the Levites by their families. 2
9:9 Their relatives, listed in their genealogical records, numbered 956. All these men were leaders of their families. 3
26:6 His son Shemaiah also had sons, who were leaders of their families, for they were highly respected.
26:13 They cast lots, both young and old, according to their families, to determine which gate they would be responsible for. 4
1 tn Heb “and their brothers by the house of their fathers.”
2 tn Heb “by their fathers.”
3 tn Heb “and all these men were heads of fathers for the house of their fathers.”
4 tn Heb “for a gate and a gate,” i.e., for each gate.