1 Chronicles 6:37
New International Version
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

New Living Translation
Tahath, Assir, Abiasaph, Korah,

English Standard Version
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

King James Bible
The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

New King James Version
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

New American Standard Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

NASB 1995
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

NASB 1977
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

Legacy Standard Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

Amplified Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

Christian Standard Bible
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

American Standard Version
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

English Revised Version
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Tahath, who was the son of Assir, who was the son of Ebiasaph, who was the son of Korah,

Good News Translation
Tahath, Assir, Ebiasaph, Korah,

International Standard Version
who had been fathered by Tahath, who had been fathered by Assir, who had been fathered by Ebiasaph, who had been fathered by Korah,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

NET Bible
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

New Heart English Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Abiasaph, the son of Korah,

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

World English Bible
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

Young's Literal Translation
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Thahath, the son of Asir, the son or Abiasaph, the son of Core,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

New American Bible
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Akhsiph, the son of Korah,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Takhath, son of Asir, son of Aksiph, son of Qurakh
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Thaath, the son of Aser, the son of Abiasaph, the son of Core,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple Musicians
36the son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah, 37the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, 38the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.…

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. ...


Treasury of Scripture

The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,

Tahath.

Numbers 33:26
And they removed from Makheloth, and encamped at Tahath.

Assir.

Exodus 6:24
And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.

Ebiasaph.

1 Chronicles 6:23
Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son,

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

Abiasaph.

Genesis 36:5
And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

Numbers 16:1-35
Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: …

Numbers 26:10,11
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign…

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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 son of Tahath
Tahath is a lesser-known figure in the genealogies of the Levites. His mention here highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the Levitical priesthood. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and their genealogies were meticulously recorded to ensure the purity of their service. This emphasis on lineage underscores the continuity of God's covenant with Israel and the importance of maintaining a faithful priesthood.

the son of Assir
Assir, meaning "captive" or "prisoner," is another figure in the Levitical line. His name may reflect a period of hardship or captivity experienced by his family, possibly during the time of the judges or early monarchy. This highlights the resilience of the Levitical line through trials, maintaining their role in worship and service to God despite external challenges.

the son of Ebiasaph
Ebiasaph, meaning "the father has gathered," is a descendant of Korah. His name suggests themes of gathering and community, which are central to the Levitical role in Israel. The Levites were responsible for gathering the people for worship and maintaining the spiritual unity of the nation. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God gathering His people to Himself.

the son of Korah
Korah is a significant figure known for his rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Numbers 16). Despite his rebellion, his descendants were preserved and continued to serve in the temple. This demonstrates God's grace and redemption, as the sons of Korah became known for their contributions to the Psalms and temple worship. It serves as a reminder of God's ability to bring good from past failures and to use all things for His purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Tahath
A descendant in the Levitical line, specifically from the family of Kohath, which was one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Kohathites had specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple.

2. Assir
Another member of the Levitical lineage, Assir is noted in the genealogical records as a link in the chain leading to the prominent figure of Korah.

3. Ebiasaph
A descendant of Korah, Ebiasaph is part of the genealogical record that highlights the continuity of the Levitical priestly line.

4. Korah
Known for leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Numbers 16). Despite his rebellion, his descendants continued to serve in the temple, showing God's grace and the importance of lineage in the priestly duties.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Legacy
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 6, remind us of the importance of spiritual heritage and the impact of our actions on future generations.

God's Grace and Redemption
Despite Korah's rebellion, his descendants were not only spared but also given significant roles in temple worship. This illustrates God's grace and the possibility of redemption and restoration.

The Role of the Levites
Understanding the specific roles and duties of the Levites helps us appreciate the order and structure God established for worship and service in the Old Testament, which points to the order and structure in the body of Christ today.

Faithfulness in Service
The descendants of Korah, despite their ancestor's rebellion, were faithful in their service to God. This encourages us to remain faithful in our own service, regardless of our past or family history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Tahath,
תַּ֙חַת֙ (ta·ḥaṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8480: Tahath -- a place in the desert, also two Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ebiasaph,
אֶבְיָסָ֖ף (’eḇ·yā·sāp̄)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 43: Ebjasaph

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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


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