The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
- KJV The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
- NKJV The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all.
- NASB The sons of Kohath were four in number: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
- NLT Four of the descendants of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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Quick answer
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four in number. The Kohathite line, including Moses and Aaron's family, is introduced.
Overview
The Kohathites were the most prominent Levitical branch, for from Amram came Moses and Aaron. Listing these four sons sets the stage for the priestly and ministerial lines that follow. This family's central role in Israel's worship highlights how God appointed particular households for sacred service in His house.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Exod 6:18The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.
- Num 26:58These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,
- Num 3:27From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.
- 1 Chr 6:2The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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