1 Chronicles 23:12
New International Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel—four in all.

New Living Translation
Four of the descendants of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

English Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.

King James Bible
The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

New King James Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath were four in number: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

NASB 1995
The sons of Kohath were four: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

NASB 1977
The sons of Kohath were four: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.

Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four.

American Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Contemporary English Version
Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

English Revised Version
The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Good News Translation
Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

International Standard Version
The four descendants of Kohath included Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel?four in all.

NET Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel--four in all.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

World English Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Kohath are Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel, four.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Caath were Amram, and Isaar, Hebron, and Oziel, four.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram and Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel, four.

New American Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel; four in all.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Qahath: Amram and Yatshar and Khebrun and Uziel, four.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Caath; Ambram, Isaar, Chebron, Oziel, four.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Kohathites
12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel— four in all. 13The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-19
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:17-20
These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

Genesis 46:11
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 6:1-3
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

1 Chronicles 6:16-19
The sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. ...

1 Chronicles 24:20-31
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...

1 Chronicles 26:23-28
From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. / His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. ...

1 Chronicles 15:4-10
Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ...

1 Chronicles 9:14-20
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites. ...

1 Chronicles 12:26-28
From Levi: 4,600, / including Jehoiada, leader of the house of Aaron, with 3,700 men, / and Zadok, a mighty young man of valor, with 22 commanders from his own family.

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...

2 Chronicles 29:12-14
Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites; / Shimri and Jeuel from the Elizaphanites; Zechariah and Mattaniah from the Asaphites; / Jehiel and Shimei from the Hemanites; and Shemaiah and Uzziel from the Jeduthunites.

Nehemiah 12:8-9
The Levites were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who, with his associates, led the songs of thanksgiving. / Bakbukiah and Unni, their associates, stood across from them in the services.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

sons of Kohath

1 Chronicles 6:2
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Exodus 6:18
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.

Numbers 3:27
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

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21. The sons of Merari
24. The office of the Levites














The sons of Kohath:
Kohath was one of the three sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites were one of the main Levitical families responsible for the care of the sanctuary. They were tasked with carrying the most sacred objects of the tabernacle, such as the Ark of the Covenant, during the Israelites' wilderness journeys. This role highlights the importance of the Kohathites in maintaining the holiness and order of worship, reflecting the broader theme of God's holiness and the need for reverence in worship.

Amram:
Amram is most notably recognized as the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making him a significant figure in Israel's history. His lineage is crucial as Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, and Aaron became the first high priest. This connection underscores the theme of God's providence and preparation, as Amram's descendants played pivotal roles in the establishment of Israel as a nation and in the development of its religious practices.

Izhar:
Izhar was another son of Kohath, and his descendants, the Izharites, were part of the Levitical duties. Although not as prominently featured as Amram's line, the Izharites contributed to the service and maintenance of the tabernacle. This reflects the broader biblical principle that all members of the community have a role to play in God's plan, emphasizing the value of service and faithfulness in seemingly lesser-known roles.

Hebron:
Hebron, another son of Kohath, should not be confused with the city of Hebron, although both share the same name. The Hebronites, his descendants, were also involved in the Levitical duties. The name Hebron means "association" or "fellowship," which can symbolize the unity and cooperation required among the Levites to fulfill their sacred duties. This unity is a recurring theme in Scripture, pointing to the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes.

Uzziel:
Uzziel, the fourth son of Kohath, is the ancestor of the Uzzielites. His descendants also served in the tabernacle, contributing to the overall function and worship practices of Israel. The name Uzziel means "God is my strength," which can be seen as a reminder of the source of strength and ability for those serving in God's work. This reflects the biblical theme that true strength and capability come from reliance on God.

Four in all:
The mention of "four in all" emphasizes the completeness and order within the family of Kohath. The number four often symbolizes universality or completeness in biblical numerology. This detail underscores the organized structure of the Levitical families and their designated roles, which were divinely appointed to ensure the proper worship and service to God. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's order and design in creation and in the community of His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kohath
Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. He is significant as the ancestor of the Kohathites, a Levitical clan responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects.

2. Amram
Amram is the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. His lineage is crucial as it leads to the establishment of the priesthood through Aaron and the leadership of Israel through Moses.

3. Izhar
Izhar was another son of Kohath. His descendants, including Korah, played significant roles in Israel's history, notably in the rebellion against Moses and Aaron.

4. Hebron
Hebron, another son of Kohath, is less prominently featured in biblical accounts, but his descendants were part of the Levitical duties.

5. Uzziel
Uzziel was the fourth son of Kohath. His descendants also served in the tabernacle, contributing to the Levitical responsibilities.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our roles and responsibilities within the body of Christ. Just as the Kohathites had specific duties, we too have unique callings.

The Role of Service in Worship
The Kohathites were entrusted with the care of sacred objects, illustrating the importance of service in worship. Our acts of service, no matter how small, are vital to the functioning of the church.

Respect for God’s Order
The account of Korah's rebellion serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and the importance of respecting God's established order and leadership.

Faithfulness in Assigned Roles
Each of Kohath's sons had a role to play in the service of the tabernacle. Similarly, we are called to be faithful in whatever role God assigns us, contributing to the greater mission of the church.(12) The sons of Kohath.--1Chronicles 23:12-20 give the names of nine Kohathite houses, "Amram, Izhar," &c. (Comp. 1Chronicles 6:2; 1Chronicles 6:18.)

Verse 12. - This and the following eight verses give the Kohath heads of houses (1 Chronicles 5:28; 6:2, 3, 18 [1 Chronicles 6:2, 17, 18, 33]; Exodus 6:18; Numbers 3:27), four in their leading divisions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kohath:
קְהָ֗ת (qə·hāṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6955: Kohath -- a son of Levi

Amram,
עַמְרָ֥ם (‘am·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6019: Amram -- the father of Moses, also an Israelite

Izhar,
יִצְהָ֛ר (yiṣ·hār)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3324: Izhar -- a Levite

Hebron,
חֶבְר֥וֹן (ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

and Uzziel—
וְעֻזִּיאֵ֖ל (wə·‘uz·zî·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites

four [in all].
אַרְבָּעָֽה׃ (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four


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