The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
Parallel translations
- WEB The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
- KJV And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
- BSB The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
- ESV The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
- NASB The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
- NLT The descendants of Kohath included Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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Quick answer
The sons of Kohath are listed: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. It traces the branch of Levi from which the priests would come.
Overview
Kohath's line is given special attention because from it descended Aaron's priestly family. The Chronicler highlights this branch as the source of Israel's high priests. By tracing the priesthood with care, he affirms the legitimacy of the worship God ordained for his people.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Exod 6:18The sons of Kohath: Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel; and the years of the life of Kohath were one hundred thirty-three years.
- Exod 6:21–24The sons of Izhar: Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
- 1 Chr 23:12The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
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