Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Receding, the second of the two sons of Merari (Ex. 6:19; Num. 3:20). His sons were called Mushites (Num. 3:33; 26:58).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(yielding), the son of Merari the son of Kohath.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
MU'SHI (forsaking), the son of Merari, the son of Kohath. Ex 6:19; Num 3:20; 1 Chr 6:19, 1 Chr 6:47; 1 Chr 23:21, 1 Chr 23:23; 1 Chr 24:26, 1 Chr 24:30.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
he that touches, that withdraws or takes away