1 Chronicles 23:12

The Kohathites · 1 Chronicles 23:12–20
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Translations

Modern
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.
Traditional
The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
Literal
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four.
Latin
Filii Caath: Amram, et Isaar, Hebron, et Oziel, quatuor.

Original

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

Notes

David organized the Levites into groups based on their family lines. There were more clerics than needed for one temple. These groups allowed all priests and Levites to take turns serving in the temple (see Luke 1:5, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Parallels

Numbers 3:27–32 Numbers 4:1–20

People

Amram: Father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam Hebron: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi Izhar: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi; father of Korah Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor Uzziel: Son of Kohath, uncle of Moses and Aaron

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Hebron (Person) Izhar Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Priests and Levites

Topics

Amram: Father of Moses Hebron: Son of Kohath Izhar: Son of Kohath Levites: Functions of had Charge of the Temple The Levites: Services of Conducting the Sacred Music