Numbers 3:27
New International Version
To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites; these were the Kohathite clans.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Kohath were composed of the clans descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

English Standard Version
To Kohath belonged the clan of the Amramites and the clan of the Izharites and the clan of the Hebronites and the clan of the Uzzielites; these are the clans of the Kohathites.

Berean Standard Bible
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.

King James Bible
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

New King James Version
From Kohath came the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

New American Standard Bible
Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

NASB 1995
Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites and the family of the Izharites and the family of the Hebronites and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

NASB 1977
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites and the family of the Izharites and the family of the Hebronites and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

Legacy Standard Bible
Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites and the family of the Izharites and the family of the Hebronites and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

Amplified Bible
Of Kohath were the families of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these are the families of the Kohathites.

Christian Standard Bible
The Amramite clan, the Izharite clan, the Hebronite clan, and the Uzzielite clan came from Kohath; these were the Kohathites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Amramite clan, the Izharite clan, the Hebronite clan, and the Uzzielite clan came from Kohath; these were the Kohathites.

American Standard Version
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

Contemporary English Version
The four Kohath clans were the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and the Uzzielites,

English Revised Version
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
To [Kohath] belonged the families descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. These were the families descended from Kohath.

Good News Translation
The clan of Kohath was composed of the families of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

International Standard Version
The families of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel were descendants of Kohath. As families of the descendants of Kohath,

Majority Standard Bible
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.

NET Bible
From Kohath came the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these were the families of the Kohathites.

New Heart English Bible
Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

World English Bible
Of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites. These are the families of the Kohathites.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And of Kohath—the family of the Amramite, and the family of the Izharite, and the family of the Hebronite, and the family of the Uzzielite; these are families of the Kohathite.

Young's Literal Translation
And of Kohath is the family of the Amramite, and the family of the Izharite, and the family of the Hebronite, and the family of the Uzzielite; these are families of the Kohathite.

Smith's Literal Translation
And for Kohath the families of the Amramites, and the families of the Izeharites, and the families of the Hebronites, and the families of the Uzzielites these they of the families of the Kohathites.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Of the kindred of Caath come the families of the Amramites and Jesaarites and Hebronites and Ozielites. These are the families of the Caathites reckoned up by their names:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The kinship of Kohath includes the peoples of the Amramites and Izharites and Hebronites and Uzzielites. These are the families of the Kohathites, having been counted by their names,

New American Bible
To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.

New Revised Standard Version
To Kohath belonged the clan of the Amramites, the clan of the Izharites, the clan of the Hebronites, and the clan of the Uzzielites; these are the clans of the Kohathites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites and the family of the Izeharites and the family of the Hebronites and the family of the Uzzielites; these are the families of the Kohathites.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Qahath’s family of Amram and the family of the Yatzharites and the family of Khebrun and the family of Uziel; these are the families of Qahath.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these are the families of the Kohathites:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To Caath belonged one division, that of Amram, and another division, that of Issaar, and another division, that of Chebron, and another division, that of Oziel: these are the divisions of Caath, according to number.

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Context
The Kohathites
27From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. 28The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.…

Cross References
Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.

1 Chronicles 6:2
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

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

Exodus 6:25
Aaron’s son Eleazar married one of the daughters of Putiel, and she bore him Phinehas. These were the heads of the Levite families by their clans.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

1 Chronicles 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

1 Chronicles 24:20
Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.

1 Chronicles 26:23-24
From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: / Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Hebrews 7:11
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:13-14
He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. / For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Hebrews 7:28
For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

1 Chronicles 6:48-49
Their fellow Levites were assigned to every kind of service of the tabernacle, the house of God. / But Aaron and his sons did all the work of the Most Holy Place. They presented the offerings on the altar of burnt offering and on the altar of incense to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded.

1 Chronicles 9:14-16
From the Levites: Shemaiah son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, a descendant of Merari; / Bakbakkar, Heresh, Galal, and Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zichri, the son of Asaph; / Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.

1 Chronicles 15:4-5
Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;


Treasury of Scripture

And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.

Numbers 3:19
And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

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

1 Chronicles 26:23
Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:

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Amramite Amramites Belonged Clans Families Family Hebronite Hebronites He'bronites Izharites Kohathite Kohathites Ko'hathites Uzzielite Uzzielites Uzzie'lites
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Numbers 3
1. The sons of Aaron
5. The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn
14. Are numbered by their families
21. The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites
27. Of the Kohathites
33. Of the Merarites
38. The place and charge of Moses and Aaron
40. The firstborn are freed by the Levites
44. The balances are refunded














From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites;
Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites held a significant role among the Levites, as they were responsible for the most sacred parts of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant. The mention of the Amramites is particularly noteworthy, as Amram was the father of Moses and Aaron, key figures in Israel's history. This lineage emphasizes the importance of the priestly and prophetic roles that emerged from this clan. The Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites were other subdivisions within the Kohathites, each with specific duties related to the tabernacle service. This division of labor highlights the organized structure of Israelite worship and the importance of maintaining holiness and order in their religious practices.

these were the clans of the Kohathites.
The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, alongside the Gershonites and the Merarites. Each division had distinct responsibilities, with the Kohathites being entrusted with the most sacred objects. This distinction underscores the theme of holiness and the need for careful handling of sacred items, which is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch. The Kohathites' role can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate High Priest and mediator between God and humanity. The careful delineation of duties among the Levites also reflects the broader biblical principle of order and purpose within the body of believers, as seen in passages like 1 Corinthians 12, which discusses the diverse yet unified roles within the Church.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Kohath
Kohath was one of the sons of Levi, making him a grandson of Jacob. The Kohathites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects.

2. Amramites
Descendants of Amram, who was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. This clan had a significant role in Israel's history due to their leadership lineage.

3. Izharites
Descendants of Izhar, another son of Kohath. This clan was part of the larger Kohathite division, contributing to the Levitical duties.

4. Hebronites
Descendants of Hebron, also a son of Kohath. They were part of the Levitical service, although specific duties are less detailed in the text.

5. Uzzielites
Descendants of Uzziel, the youngest son of Kohath. Like the other Kohathite clans, they had responsibilities related to the tabernacle.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Lineage and Heritage
Understanding the lineage of the Kohathites highlights the importance of family heritage in God's plan. It reminds us of the value of our spiritual heritage and the roles we play in God's kingdom.

Roles and Responsibilities in God's Service
The Kohathites had specific duties assigned by God. This teaches us about the importance of fulfilling our God-given roles and responsibilities with diligence and reverence.

Holiness and Reverence
The Kohathites were entrusted with the most sacred objects of the tabernacle. This underscores the need for holiness and reverence in our service to God, recognizing the sacredness of our calling.

Unity in Diversity
Although the Kohathites were one division, they consisted of different clans with unique roles. This reflects the body of Christ, where diverse gifts and roles contribute to the unity and function of the church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
From Kohath came
וְלִקְהָ֗ת (wə·liq·hāṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6955: Kohath -- a son of Levi

the clans
מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת (miš·pa·ḥaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the Amramites,
הַֽעַמְרָמִי֙ (ha·‘am·rā·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6020: Amramites -- descendants of Amram

the Izharites,
הַיִּצְהָרִ֔י (hay·yiṣ·hā·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3325: Izharites -- descendant of Izhar

the Hebronites,
הַֽחֶבְרֹנִ֔י (ha·ḥeḇ·rō·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2276: Hebronites -- inhabitants of Hebron

and the Uzzielites;
הָֽעָזִּיאֵלִ֑י (hā·‘āz·zî·’ê·lî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5817: Uzzielites -- descendants of Uzziel

these
אֵ֥לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

were the clans
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת (miš·pə·ḥōṯ)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people

of the Kohathites.
הַקְּהָתִֽי׃ (haq·qə·hā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6956: Kohathites -- descendant of Kohath


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