1 Chronicles 6:37

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

…son of Tahath, son of Assir, son of Ebiasaph, son of Korah,

Latin

…filii Thahath, filii Asir, filii Abiasaph, filii Core,

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

1 Chronicles 6:31–47

This genealogy lists the lead singers from Kohath (1 Chronicles 6:33), Gershon (6:39), and Merari (6:44), the main Levitical families.

1 Chronicles 6:1–48

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

The high priests (1 Chronicles 6:1–15)
The three clans of Levites (1 Chronicles 6:16–30)
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

Related verses

Numbers 16:1–35
Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted
Numbers 26:10–11
And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.
Psalm 85:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
Exodus 6:21–24
The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri.
Psalm 49:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all inhabitants of the world,
Psalm 84:1
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts!
Psalm 42:1
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.
Psalm 45:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies.” A Maskil of the sons of Korah. A love song. My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
Psalm 44:1
For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us the work You did in their days, in the days of old.

People

Assir: Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel Ebiasaph: Levite descendant of Korah, ancestor of temple gatekeepers Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants Tahath: Levite of the Kohathite clan, son of Assir

Glossary

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

Topics

Assir: Son of Ebiasaph Tahath: A Kohathite The Levites: Originally Consisted for Three Families or Divisions

1 Chronicles 6:37

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