Numbers 3:30
New International Version
The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

New Living Translation
The leader of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

English Standard Version
with Elizaphan the son of Uzziel as chief of the fathers’ house of the clans of the Kohathites.

Berean Standard Bible
and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

King James Bible
And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

New King James Version
And the leader of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

New American Standard Bible
and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Kohathite families: Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

NASB 1995
and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Kohathite families was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

NASB 1977
and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Kohathite families was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

Legacy Standard Bible
and the leader of the fathers’ households of the Kohathite families was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

Amplified Bible
and the leader of the fathers’ households of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

Christian Standard Bible
and the leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and the leader of the family of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

American Standard Version
And the prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

English Revised Version
And the prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The leader of the Kohathite families and households was Elizaphan, son of Uzziel.

Good News Translation
with Elizaphan son of Uzziel as chief of the clan.

International Standard Version
The leader of the tribe and family of Kohath was Uzziel's son Elizaphan.

Majority Standard Bible
and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

NET Bible
Now the leader of the clan of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

New Heart English Bible
The prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

World English Bible
The prince of the fathers’ house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the prince of a father’s house for the families of the Kohathite [is] Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

Young's Literal Translation
And the prince of a father's house for the families of the Kohathite is Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the chief of the house of the father to the families of the Kohathites, Elizaphan, son of Uzziel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And their prince shall be Elisaphan the son of Oziel:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And their leader shall be Elisaphan the son of Uzziel.

New American Bible
And the leader of their ancestral house of the clan of the Kohathites was Elizaphan, son of Uzziel.

New Revised Standard Version
with Elizaphan son of Uzziel as head of the ancestral house of the clans of the Kohathites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the chief of the house of the fathers of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizphan the son of Uzziel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the Ruler of the house of the fathers of the family of Qahath: Elitsaphan son of Uziel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites being Elizaphan the son of Uzziel,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the chief of the house of the families of the divisions of Caath, was Elisaphan the son of Oziel.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Kohathites
29The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, 30and the leader of the families of the Kohathites was Elizaphan son of Uzziel. 31Their duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.

Numbers 1:53
But the Levites are to camp around the tabernacle of the Testimony and watch over it, so that no wrath will fall on the congregation of Israel. So the Levites are responsible for the tabernacle of the Testimony.”

Numbers 4:28
This is the service of the Gershonite clans at the Tent of Meeting, and their duties shall be under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 4:33
This is the service of the Merarite clans according to all their work at the Tent of Meeting, under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.”

Numbers 7:8
and he gave the Merarites four carts and eight oxen, as their service required, all under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.

Numbers 10:17
Then the tabernacle was taken down, and the Gershonites and the Merarites set out, transporting it.

Numbers 18:2-3
But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die.

1 Chronicles 6:38
the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The 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.

1 Chronicles 23:32
So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.

1 Chronicles 24:20
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.

1 Chronicles 26:23
From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”

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.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.


Treasury of Scripture

And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.

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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














The leader of the families
This phrase indicates a position of authority and responsibility within the tribal structure of Israel. In the Hebrew context, the word for "leader" is often associated with a prince or chief, someone who is not only a figurehead but also a guide and protector. The families, or "mishpachot" in Hebrew, refer to the extended family units that were central to Israelite society. This structure emphasizes the importance of family and community in maintaining the spiritual and social order as ordained by God.

of the Kohathites
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, descended from Kohath, the second son of Levi. Historically, the Kohathites held a special role in the service of the Tabernacle, responsible for the most sacred objects, including the Ark of the Covenant. This highlights the theme of holiness and the reverence required in approaching God, as the Kohathites were entrusted with the most sacred duties.

was Elizaphan
Elizaphan, whose name means "God has protected" or "God is my treasure," signifies the divine protection and favor bestowed upon him. Names in the Hebrew tradition often reflect character or destiny, and Elizaphan's leadership role suggests that he was seen as a man of integrity and divine favor, chosen to lead his family in their sacred duties.

son of Uzziel
Uzziel, meaning "God is my strength," provides a lineage that underscores the importance of divine strength and support in fulfilling one's duties. The mention of his father’s name not only situates Elizaphan within a specific family line but also connects him to the broader narrative of God's faithfulness to the Levites. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's promises and the strength derived from a godly heritage.

Verse 30. - Elizaphan the son of Uzziel - of the youngest branch. This may have aroused the jealousy of Korah, who represented an elder branch.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and the leader
וּנְשִׂ֥יא (ū·nə·śî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the families
בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

of the Kohathites
הַקְּהָתִ֑י (haq·qə·hā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6956: Kohathites -- descendant of Kohath

was Elizaphan
אֶלִיצָפָ֖ן‪‬ (’e·lî·ṣā·p̄ān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 469: Elizaphan -- 'God has protected', two Israelites

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

of Uzziel.
עֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ (‘uz·zî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites


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