1 Chronicles 6:18
New International Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Kohath included Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

English Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

King James Bible
And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

New King James Version
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

NASB 1995
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Kohath’s sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Kohath were Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Contemporary English Version
Kohath was the father of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Kohath were Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Kohath's sons were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Good News Translation
Kohath was the father of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel;

International Standard Version
Kohath's sons included Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

NET Bible
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

World English Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Kohath: Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Kohath: Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Kohath, Amram and Izhar, and Hebron and Uzziel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Caath : Amram, and Isaar, and Hebron, and Oziel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

New American Bible
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Qahath: Amram and Yatshar and Khebrun and Uziel.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Kohath were Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Caath; Ambram, and Issaar, Chebron, and Oziel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Levi
17These are the names of the sons of Gershom: Libni and Shimei. 18The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 19The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:…

Cross References
Exodus 6:16-25
These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...

Numbers 3:1-4
This is the account of Aaron and Moses at the time the LORD spoke with Moses on Mount Sinai. / These are the names of the sons of Aaron: Nadab the firstborn, then Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / These were Aaron’s sons, the anointed priests, who were ordained to serve as priests. ...

Numbers 3:10
So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”

Numbers 3:32
The chief of the leaders of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron the priest; he oversaw those responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

Numbers 3:38
Moses, Aaron, and Aaron’s sons were to camp to the east of the tabernacle, toward the sunrise, before the Tent of Meeting. They were to perform the duties of the sanctuary as a service on behalf of the Israelites; but any outsider who approached the sanctuary was to be put to death.

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

Deuteronomy 10:8
At that time the LORD set apart the tribe of Levi to carry the ark of the covenant of the LORD, to stand before the LORD to serve Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name, as they do to this day.

Deuteronomy 18:1-5
The Levitical priests—indeed the whole tribe of Levi—shall have no portion or inheritance with Israel. They are to eat the food offerings to the LORD; that is their inheritance. / Although they have no inheritance among their brothers, the LORD is their inheritance, as He promised them. / This shall be the priests’ share from the people who offer a sacrifice, whether a bull or a sheep: the priests are to be given the shoulder, the jowls, and the stomach. ...

Joshua 21:1-3
Now the family heads of the Levites approached Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the other tribes of Israel / at Shiloh in the land of Canaan and said to them, “The LORD commanded through Moses that we be given cities in which to live, together with pasturelands for our livestock.” / So by the command of the LORD, the Israelites gave the Levites these cities and their pasturelands out of their own inheritance:

Joshua 21:10-19
to the descendants of Aaron from the Kohathite clans of the Levites, because the first lot fell to them: / They gave them Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), with its surrounding pasturelands, in the hill country of Judah. (Arba was the father of Anak.) / But they had given the fields and villages around the city to Caleb son of Jephunneh as his possession. ...

1 Samuel 2:27-28
Then a man of God came to Eli and told him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Did I not clearly reveal Myself to your father’s house when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh’s house? / And out of all the tribes of Israel I selected your father to be My priest, to offer sacrifices on My altar, to burn incense, and to wear an ephod in My presence. I also gave to the house of your father all the food offerings of the Israelites.

1 Kings 8:4
and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up.

2 Chronicles 5:5
and they brought up the ark and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. The Levitical priests carried them up.

Nehemiah 12:1-7
Now these are the priests and Levites who went up with Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and with Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, / Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, / Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth, ...

Nehemiah 12:22-26
In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles. / The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.

Amram.

1 Chronicles 6:2,3
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel…

1 Chronicles 23:12
The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.

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1 Chronicles 6
1. The sons of Levi.
4. The line of Eleazar unto the captivity.
16. The families of Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.
49. The office of Aaron, and his line unto Ahimaaz.
54. The cities of the priests and Levites.














The sons of Kohath:
Kohath was one of the three sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites were one of the major divisions of the Levites, who were set apart for specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. The Kohathites were responsible for the most sacred parts of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. This role highlights the importance of holiness and reverence in worship, as they were entrusted with the most sacred objects. The Kohathites' duties are detailed in Numbers 4, where God gives specific instructions on how they were to handle these holy items.

Amram:
Amram is most notably recognized as the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, making him a significant figure in Israel's history. His lineage is crucial as it connects to the leadership roles of Moses and Aaron, who were instrumental in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and establishing the priesthood. Amram's marriage to Jochebed, who was also a descendant of Levi, emphasizes the importance of maintaining the purity of the Levitical line. This connection is further explored in Exodus 6:20, where Amram's family is detailed, underscoring the divine selection of Moses and Aaron for their respective roles.

Izhar:
Izhar was another son of Kohath, and his descendants, known as the Izharites, were part of the Levitical duties. While not as prominently featured as Amram, Izhar's lineage is significant in the broader context of the Levitical responsibilities. His descendants are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:18, where they are assigned specific roles in the service of the temple. This highlights the organized structure of Levitical service and the importance of each family within the tribe of Levi.

Hebron:
Hebron, another son of Kohath, is less frequently mentioned in the biblical narrative. However, his descendants, the Hebronites, played a role in the administration and service of the temple. In 1 Chronicles 26:23, the Hebronites are noted for their leadership and oversight roles, which were crucial for maintaining the order and function of the temple services. This reflects the broader theme of stewardship and faithfulness in serving God, which is a recurring theme throughout the scriptures.

Uzziel:
Uzziel, the fourth son of Kohath, also had descendants who served in the temple. The Uzzielites are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:20, where they are assigned specific duties. Uzziel's lineage is significant in the context of the Levitical priesthood, as it underscores the diversity of roles and responsibilities within the tribe of Levi. This diversity is a testament to the multifaceted nature of worship and service to God, where each family and individual had a unique contribution to the spiritual life of Israel.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kohath
Kohath is one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. He is the patriarch of the Kohathite clan, which played a significant role in the Levitical priesthood and the care of the tabernacle.

2. Amram
Amram is the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. He is a significant figure in the lineage of the Levitical priesthood, as his sons played crucial roles in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and establishing the priesthood.

3. Izhar
Izhar is another son of Kohath. His descendants, known as the Izharites, were part of the Levitical duties and responsibilities.

4. Hebron
Hebron is a son of Kohath, and his descendants, the Hebronites, were also involved in the service of the tabernacle.

5. Uzziel
Uzziel is the fourth son of Kohath. His descendants, the Uzzielites, were part of the Levitical service, contributing to the worship and rituals of Israel.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage in God's Plan
The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in 1 Chronicles 6:18, remind us of God's sovereign plan through generations. Each name represents a link in the chain of God's redemptive history.

Roles and Responsibilities in God's Service
The Kohathites had specific duties in the tabernacle, illustrating that God assigns roles and responsibilities to His people. We are called to serve faithfully in the roles God has given us.

The Significance of the Priesthood
The lineage of Kohath, leading to Moses and Aaron, underscores the importance of the priesthood in Israel. It points to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who fulfills and surpasses the Levitical priesthood.

Faithfulness Across Generations
The mention of multiple generations in this verse encourages us to consider our legacy of faith. How are we passing down our faith to the next generation?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Kohath:
קְהָ֑ת (qə·hāṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6955: Kohath -- a son of Levi

Amram,
עַמְרָ֣ם (‘am·rām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6019: Amram -- the father of Moses, also an Israelite

Izhar,
וְיִצְהָ֔ר (wə·yiṣ·hār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3324: Izhar -- a Levite

Hebron,
וְחֶבְר֖וֹן (wə·ḥeḇ·rō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2275: Hebron -- 'association, league', a city in southern Judah

and Uzziel.
וְעֻזִּיאֵֽל׃ (wə·‘uz·zî·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites


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