Contemporary English Version combines verses 29 and 30 into a single sentence, saying “Merari’s descendants included Mahli, Libni, Shimei, Uzzah, Shimea, Haggiah, and Asaiah.” This may serve as a possible model for other languages.

Quoted with permission from Omanson, Roger L. and Ellington, John E. A Handbook on 1-2 Chronicles, Volume 1. (UBS Helps for Translators). Miami: UBS, 2014. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .