Lexical Summary Yitshari: Izharite Original Word: יִצְהָרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Izeharites, Izharites Patronymically from Yitshar; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar -- Izeharites, Izharites. see HEBREW Yitshar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yitshar Definition desc. of Izhar NASB Translation Izharites (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִצְהָרִי adjective, of a people of foregoing, with article as substantive collective ׳הַיִּצ Numbers 3:27; 1 Chronicles 24:22; 1 Chronicles 26:23,29. צַו see צוה צוא (√of following; compare Syriac Topical Lexicon Genealogical Origin Yitshari designates the clan descended from Izhar, second son of Kohath and grandson of Levi (Exodus 6:18, 21). Thus every mention of the Izharites situates them within the Kohathite branch of the Levitical order, a line uniquely charged with the most sacred duties associated with the tabernacle furnishings (Numbers 4:4-15). Occurrences in Scripture Numbers 3:27 introduces the clan during Israel’s wilderness sojourn: “To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.” The remaining three occurrences (1 Chronicles 24:22; 26:23; 26:29) place the Izharites in the administrative life of the united monarchy under David, confirming their continuity and vitality from Sinai to Jerusalem. Levitical Functions 1. Transport and care of holy objects. Although Numbers 3:27 lists the Izharites without detailing separate tasks, their place among the Kohathites implies the shared charge of bearing the ark, table, lampstand, altars, and associated utensils once Aaron’s sons had covered them (Numbers 4:15). Notable Descendants • Korah, son of Izhar, is infamous for leading rebellion (Numbers 16:1-35). Scripture records the judgment upon Korah while simultaneously preserving the Izharite line, underscoring both divine holiness and mercy: “the children of Korah did not die” (Numbers 26:11). Historical Development During the wilderness period the Izharites function organically within the Kohathite corps. By David’s reign they appear as distinct, numerically robust units capable of specialized assignments. The Chronicler’s emphasis on Izharite officials and treasurers highlights the expansion of Levitical roles as worship centralized in Jerusalem and civil structures matured. Ministry Significance Faithful stewardship: The Izharites remind believers that sacred trust extends from generation to generation. Though Korah’s sin brought censure, subsequent Izharites modeled obedience, illustrating redemption within a lineage. Holiness and proximity: Sharing the Kohathite privilege of carrying the most holy articles, the clan exemplifies the principle that nearness to God demands consecration and order. Servant-leadership: Their judicial and administrative service demonstrates that worship and governance are not competing spheres but complementary expressions of covenant fidelity. Theological Reflection The Izharites’ account weaves warning and hope. Rebellion invites judgment, yet divine purpose endures through repentant descendants who embrace their calling. Their presence in both tabernacle transit and temple administration affirms the consistency of God’s design for worship, leadership, and national righteousness. Forms and Transliterations הַיִּצְהָרִ֔י היצהרי לַיִּצְהָרִ֔י לַיִּצְהָרִ֞י לַיִּצְהָרִ֣י ליצהרי haiyitzhaRi hay·yiṣ·hā·rî hayyiṣhārî laiyitzhaRi lay·yiṣ·hā·rî layyiṣhārîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 3:27 HEB: הַֽעַמְרָמִי֙ וּמִשְׁפַּ֣חַת הַיִּצְהָרִ֔י וּמִשְׁפַּ֙חַת֙ הַֽחֶבְרֹנִ֔י NAS: and the family of the Izharites and the family KJV: and the family of the Izeharites, and the family INT: of the Amramites and the family of the Izharites and the family of the Hebronites 1 Chronicles 24:22 1 Chronicles 26:23 1 Chronicles 26:29 4 Occurrences |
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be foul, Ethiopic 
; probably also Arabic 
be polluted; DlPr 160 Köii. 1, 162 compare also Assyrian ƒi', destroy, ruin; Late Hebrew צוֺאָה = Biblical Hebrew; Aramaic צָאתָא, 
, filth).