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1 Chronicles 6

1 Chronicles 6:22

The Descendants of Levi · 1 Chronicles 6:1–30
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Translations

Modern
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Traditional
The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Literal
The sons of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
Latin
Filii Caath: Aminadab filius ejus, Core filius ejus, Asir filius ejus,

Original

Hebrew
English
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:16–30

The second introduction of the Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–19a) presents the leaders of all the Levitical families (6:19b–30). The list includes the family trees of:

1 Chronicles 6:1–48

This section gives the family histories of the three main groups of the tribe of Levi:

  1. The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)

  2. The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)

  3. The singers (1 Chronicles 6:31–47)

Each family history starts with an introduction and then lists the names.

1 Chronicles 6:1–81

This section highlights the importance of the priestly tribe of Levi due to its central position in the genealogical lists.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

People

Assir: Son of Korah who is grandson of Kohath Izhar: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi; father of Korah Kohath: Son of Levi; Levite clan ancestor Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants

Glossary

Abishua Ahimaaz Amariah Amminadab Assir Bukki Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Eleazar Genealogy Gershom Izhar Kohath, Kohathites Korah Mahli Merari, Merarite Mushi, Mushite Phinehas Uzzi Zadok Zerahiah

Topics

Amminadab: A Son of Kohath Assir: Son of Korah Korah: Son of Kohath, and Head of the Family of Sacred Musicians Among the Levites The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions