1 Chronicles 6:22
New International Version
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New Living Translation
The descendants of Kohath included Amminadab, Korah, Assir,

English Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Berean Standard Bible
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

King James Bible
The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New King James Version
The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

NASB 1995
The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

NASB 1977
The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Amplified Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: his son Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Assir,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: his son Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Assir,

American Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

English Revised Version
The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Koran his son, Assir his son;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were Kohath's descendants: Kohath's son was Amminadab. Amminadab's son was Korah. Korah's son was Assir.

Good News Translation
These are the descendants of Kohath from generation to generation: Amminadab, Korah, Assir,

International Standard Version
Kohath's descendants included Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Assir,

Majority Standard Bible
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

NET Bible
The sons of Kohath: His son Amminadab, his son Korah, his son Assir,

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

World English Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Kohath: Aminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Caath, Aminadab his son, Core his son, Asir his son,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

New American Bible
The sons of Kohath: his son Amminadab, whose son was Korah, whose son was Assir,

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Qahath: Aminadab his son, Qurakh his son, Asir his son
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Caath; Aminadab his son, Core his son, Aser his son;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
21Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son. 22The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, 23Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-20
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. ...

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Chronicles 23:6-13
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. / The Gershonites: Ladan and Shimei. / The sons of Ladan: Jehiel the first, Zetham, and Joel—three in all. ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-5
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
These are the men David put in charge of the music in the house of the LORD after the ark rested there. / They ministered with song before the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, until Solomon built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And they performed their duties according to the regulations given them.

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
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.

2 Chronicles 29:25-26
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets.

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...

Psalm 99:6
Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.

Hebrews 7:11-14
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...

Hebrews 7:27-28
Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself. / For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:1-2
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Amminadab.

1 Chronicles 6:2,18
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel…

Exodus 6:21,24
And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri…

Izhar.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














The descendants of Kohath:
Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, who were set apart for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. The Kohathites were responsible for the most sacred parts of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, and the lampstand. This lineage emphasizes the importance of the Levitical priesthood and their role in maintaining the spiritual life of Israel.

Amminadab his son:
Amminadab is a less frequently mentioned figure in the Bible, but his inclusion here highlights the continuity of the Levitical line. The name Amminadab means "my people are noble," which may reflect the esteemed position of the Levites. This lineage underscores the hereditary nature of the priestly duties, passed down through generations.

Korah his son:
Korah is a significant figure in biblical history, known for leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron as recorded in Numbers 16. This rebellion was a challenge to the divinely appointed leadership and resulted in severe consequences, including the earth swallowing up Korah and his followers. Despite this, the line of Korah continued, and his descendants became known for their role in temple worship, contributing several psalms (e.g., Psalms 42, 44-49, 84, 85, 87, 88). This demonstrates God's grace and redemption, as the descendants of a rebel were still used for His purposes.

Assir his son:
Assir, meaning "captive" or "prisoner," is a less prominent figure, but his mention indicates the continuation of the Kohathite line. The name may reflect the historical context of Israel's captivity and the challenges faced by the Levites in maintaining their duties during times of national distress. This lineage serves as a reminder of the enduring nature of God's covenant with the Levites, despite the ups and downs of Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kohath
One of the sons of Levi, Kohath is a significant figure as his descendants were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. The Kohathites had a special role in the tabernacle service.

2. Amminadab
A descendant of Kohath, Amminadab is mentioned here as part of the genealogical line leading to Korah. His name means "my people are noble" in Hebrew.

3. Korah
Known for leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, Korah's account is a cautionary tale about pride and disobedience. Despite his rebellion, his lineage continued to serve in the temple.

4. Assir
The son of Korah, Assir's name means "captive" in Hebrew. His mention signifies the continuation of the Kohathite line despite Korah's rebellion.
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.

Consequences of Rebellion
Korah's account is a reminder of the dangers of pride and rebellion against God's established order. It teaches us the importance of humility and submission to God's will.

Redemption and Legacy
Despite Korah's rebellion, his descendants were used by God in significant ways. This illustrates God's grace and the possibility of redemption and restoration for future generations.

Faithfulness in Service
The Kohathites' role in caring for the sacred objects of the tabernacle underscores the importance of faithfulness in whatever task God assigns us, no matter how seemingly small or large.(22?23) The sons of Kohath. As the text stands we have here a threefold list, each portion of which is isolated from the rest, and begins afresh with the word one (the sons of).

(22) Amminadab his son.--Amminadab is not mentioned as a son of Kohath in the Pentateuch or elsewhere. Korah, here called son of Amminadab, is called son of Izhar, son of Kohath, Exodus 6:21. (See 1Chronicles 6:18, supra, and 1Chronicles 6:38, infra.) Some assume that Amminadab is a "by-name" of Izhar (so Margin). It is more likely that the name Izhar has dropped out of the text of 1Chronicles 6:22.

(22, 23) Assir his son, Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son.--Comp. Exodus 6:24 : "And the sons of Korah, Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph, these are the sons of Korah." The connection, then, is as follows:-- . . .

Verses 22-28. - (B) These verses give descendants, probably twenty-one in number, from Levi, through his second son, Kohath, to Joel, eldest son of Samuel and (ver. 33) father of Heman. The descendants of Kohath through his eldest son, Amram, have been given from vers. 3-15. But the descendants now to he spoken of are through another son, here called Am-minadab, a name not appearing among the four of ver. 2, but apparently standing for the Izhar of that verse. For he is said to have a son Korah, by whom, indeed, the genealogy moves on, while in vers. 37, 38. and Numbers 16:1, Korah is said to be the son of Izhar. Without the occurrence of this clue, we should have been at a loss to tell who Amminadab was, as we are now at a loss to explain the unexplained substitution of this new name. The Vatican Septuagint has Amminadab, while the Alexandrine has altered to Izhar, probably deeming the other name a mere error. Verses 22, 23. - Korah (comp. Numbers 16:27, 32, 33, with Numbers 26:9-11). From Exodus 6:24 we also learn that the throe next in lineal succession to Korah, were Assir, Elkanah, and Ebiasaph, or Abiasaph; though Elkanah and Assir are omitted from ver. 37, in the ascending line.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

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

Amminadab
עַמִּינָדָ֣ב (‘am·mî·nā·ḏāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5992: Amminadab -- 'my kinsman is noble', the name of several Israelites

his son,
בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Korah
קֹ֥רַח (qō·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name

his son,
בְּנ֖וֹ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Assir
אַסִּ֥יר (’as·sîr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 617: Assir -- an Israelite name

his son,
בְּנֽוֹ׃ (bə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son


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