"B'nei Merari (def: sad/bitter) are descendants of Levi, a scattered shevet. Torah ascribes a specific function to B'nei Merari, namely care of the framework - boards, pillars, posts, crossbars, courtyard, tent pegs, etc. - of the sanctuary. According to Joshua, B'nei Merari were allotted cities throughout Gil[e]ad & Galil Tahton."
Miriam ha'navy is a bat Levi.
