Jahath is a name that appears multiple times in the genealogical and historical records of the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the Levitical families. The name Jahath is associated with several individuals, primarily from the tribe of Levi, who played roles in the religious and communal life of ancient Israel.

1. Jahath, Son of Libni: Jahath is first mentioned as a descendant of Levi through his son Gershon. In 1 Chronicles 6:20-21 , Jahath is listed as the son of Libni, making him a great-grandson of Levi. This lineage underscores the hereditary nature of the Levitical duties, as the descendants of Levi were set apart for religious service. The passage states: "The sons of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son."

2. Jahath, Son of Shimei: Another Jahath is noted as a descendant of Shimei, also from the Gershonite line. In 1 Chronicles 23:10-11 , Jahath is mentioned as one of the sons of Shimei, highlighting the continuation of the Levitical line and their responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. The text reads: "And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, Jeush, and Beriah. These were the sons of Shimei—four in all."

3. Jahath, a Leader in the Time of King Hezekiah: Jahath is also identified as a leader among the Levites during the reign of King Hezekiah. In 2 Chronicles 29:12 , Jahath is listed among those who were called to purify the temple and restore proper worship practices after a period of neglect and idolatry. The verse states: "Then the Levites set to work: Mahath son of Amasai and Joel son of Azariah from the Kohathites; Kish son of Abdi and Azariah son of Jehallelel from the Merarites; Joah son of Zimmah and Eden son of Joah from the Gershonites."

4. Jahath, a Judahite: In 1 Chronicles 4:2 , Jahath is mentioned as a descendant of Judah, specifically from the line of Shobal. This Jahath is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Judah, which is significant in the context of the Davidic line and the messianic prophecies associated with it. The passage reads: "Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites."

The multiple references to individuals named Jahath across different tribal lines and historical contexts illustrate the commonality of the name and the diverse roles played by those who bore it. The Jahaths mentioned in the Levitical context emphasize the importance of maintaining the religious traditions and duties assigned to the tribe of Levi, while the mention of a Judahite Jahath connects to the broader narrative of Israel's history and the fulfillment of God's promises through the tribe of Judah.Jahath

broken in pieces; descending

Jahath

(union).

1. Son of Libni, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. (1 Chronicles 6:20) (B.C. after 1706.)
2. Head of a later house in the family of Gershom, being the eldest son of Shimei, the son of Laadan. (1 Chronicles 23:10,11)
3. A man in the genealogy of Judah, (1 Chronicles 4:2) son of Reaiah ben-Shobal.
4. A Levite, son of Shelomoth. (1 Chronicles 24:22)
5. A Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah. (2 Chronicles 34:12) (B.C. 623.)

Union.

(1.) A son of Shimei, and grandson of Gershom (1 Chronicles 23:10).

(2.) One of the sons of Shelomoth, of the family of Kohath (1 Chronicles 24:22).

(3.) A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the overseers of the repairs of the temple under Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:12).

JAHATH

ja'-hath (yachath, perhaps for yachteh, yachatheh, "he (God) will snatch up"):

(1) Son of Reaiah, son of Shobal, a descendant of Judah, and father of Ahumai and Lahad, the families of the Zorathites (1 Chronicles 4:2).

(2) A frequent name for a descendant of Levi:

(a) Son of Libni, son of Gershom, the eldest son of Levi (1 Chronicles 6:20, 43 (Hebrew 6:5, 28), where "son of Libni" is omitted).

(b) Son of Shimei, son of Gershom (1 Chronicles 23:10 f).

(c) One of the "sons" of Shelomoth, a descendant of Izhar, son of Kohath, the second son of Levi (1 Chronicles 24:22).

(d) A descendant of Merari, the third son of Levi, and an overseer in the repairing of the temple in the reign of Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:12).

James Crichton

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Josiah
... And the men did the work faithfully: and the overseers of them were Jahath and Obadiah,
the Levites, of the sons of Merari; and Zechariah and Meshullam, of the ...
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Jahath (7 Occurrences)
... 12). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JAHATH. ja'-hath ... 12). James Crichton.
Multi-Version Concordance Jahath (7 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles ...
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Zizah (2 Occurrences)
... Zizah (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 23:10 And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah
and Jeush and Beriah; these four were the sons of Shimei. (BBE). ...
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Zo'rathites (2 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 4:2 Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father of
Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. ...
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Zoreathites (2 Occurrences)
... (DBY). 1 Chronicles 4:2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begot Jahath; and Jahath begot
Ahumai and Lahad. These are the families of the Zoreathites. (DBY). ...
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Zorathite (1 Occurrence)
... Zorathite (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:2 Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father
of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. ...
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Zorathites (2 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 4:2 Reaiah the son of Shobal became the
father of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. ...
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Ziza (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 23:10 And the sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zizah and Jeush and Beriah;
these four were the sons of Shimei. (Root in BBE DBY NIV). ...
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Je'ush (9 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 1 Chronicles 23:10 The sons of Shimei: Jahath, Zina, and Jeush,
and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei. (See RSV). ...
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Jeush (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV). 1 Chronicles 23:10 The sons of Shimei: Jahath,
Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four were the sons of Shimei. ...
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Lahad (1 Occurrence)
... Lahad (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:2 Reaiah the son of Shobal became the father
of Jahath; and Jahath became the father of Ahumai and Lahad. ...
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