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these were the Kohathite clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The descendants of Kohath were composed of the clans descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And of Kohath <i>was</i> the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these <i>are</i> the families of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />From Kohath <i>came</i> the family of the Amramites, the family of the Izharites, the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites; these <i>were</i> the families of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Of Kohath <i>was</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And of Kohath <i>was</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Of Kohath <i>was</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of Kohath were the families of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these are the families of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Amramite clan, the Izharite clan, the Hebronite clan, and the Uzzielite clan came from Kohath; these were the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Amramite clan, the Izharite clan, the Hebronite clan, and the Uzzielite clan came from Kohath; these were the Kohathites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The four Kohath clans were the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and the Uzzielites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />To [Kohath] belonged the families descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. These were the families descended from Kohath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The clan of Kohath was composed of the families of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The families of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel were descendants of Kohath. As families of the descendants of Kohath, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />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: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Caath <i>belonged</i> 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=840" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">The Kohathites</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6955.htm" title="6955: wə·liq·hāṯ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- A son of Levi. From an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite.">From Kohath came</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pa·ḥaṯ (N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6020.htm" title="6020: ha·‘am·rā·mî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Amram. From Amram; an Amramite or descendant of Amram.">of the Amramites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3325.htm" title="3325: hay·yiṣ·hā·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Izhar. Patronymically from Yitshar; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar.">the Izharites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: ū·miš·pa·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2276.htm" title="2276: ha·ḥeḇ·rō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Hebron. Or Chebroniy; patronymically from Chebrown; Chebronite, an inhabitant of Chebron.">the Hebronites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: ū·miš·pa·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5817.htm" title="5817: hā·‘āz·zî·’ê·lî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Uzziel. Patronymically from Uzziy'el; an Uzzielite or descendants of Uzziel.">and the Uzzielites;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: ū·miš·pa·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people."></a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: miš·pə·ḥōṯ (N-fpc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">were the clans</a> <a href="/hebrew/6956.htm" title="6956: haq·qə·hā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Kohath. Patronymically from Qhath; a Kohathite or descendants of Kehath.">of the Kohathites.</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Exodus 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-2.htm">1 Chronicles 6:2</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-18.htm">1 Chronicles 6:18</a></span><br />The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-25.htm">Exodus 6:25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-6.htm">1 Chronicles 23:6</a></span><br />Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20</a></span><br />Now these were the rest of the descendants of Levi: From the sons of Amram: Shubael; from the sons of Shubael: Jehdeiah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23-24</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Hebrews 7:11</a></span><br />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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-13.htm">Hebrews 7:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Hebrews 7:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-48.htm">1 Chronicles 6:48-49</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-14.htm">1 Chronicles 9:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-5</a></span><br />Then he gathered together the descendants of Aaron and the Levites: / From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Numbers 3:19</a></b></br> And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/23-12.htm">1 Chronicles 23:12</a></b></br> The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23</a></b></br> Of the Amramites, <i>and</i> the Izharites, the Hebronites, <i>and</i> the Uzzielites:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Amramite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Amramites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/numbers/3-23.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Hebronite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">Hebronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">He'bronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-19.htm">Kohathite</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-19.htm">Ko'hathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzielite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzielites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzie'lites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Amramite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Amramites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Belonged</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Clans</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Families</a> <a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Family</a> <a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Hebronite</a> <a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">Hebronites</a> <a href="/numbers/26-58.htm">He'bronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Kohathite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-28.htm">Kohathites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Ko'hathites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzielite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzielites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">Uzzie'lites</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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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.<p><b>these were the clans of the Kohathites.</b><br>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 <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>, which discusses the diverse yet unified roles within the Church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/kohath.htm">Kohath</a></b><br>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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amramites.htm">Amramites</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/izharites.htm">Izharites</a></b><br>Descendants of Izhar, another son of Kohath. This clan was part of the larger Kohathite division, contributing to the Levitical duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebronites.htm">Hebronites</a></b><br>Descendants of Hebron, also a son of Kohath. They were part of the Levitical service, although specific duties are less detailed in the text.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzzielites.htm">Uzzielites</a></b><br>Descendants of Uzziel, the youngest son of Kohath. Like the other Kohathite clans, they had responsibilities related to the tabernacle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_heritage.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Heritage</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_god's_service.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in God's Service</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_reverence.htm">Holiness and Reverence</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>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.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">From Kohath came</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִקְהָ֗ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liq·hāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6955.htm">Strong's 6955: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kohath -- a son of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Amramites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽעַמְרָמִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·‘am·rā·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6020.htm">Strong's 6020: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amramites -- descendants of Amram</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Izharites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיִּצְהָרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yiṣ·hā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3325.htm">Strong's 3325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Izharites -- descendant of Izhar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hebronites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֶבְרֹנִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥeḇ·rō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2276.htm">Strong's 2276: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hebronites -- inhabitants of Hebron</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the Uzzielites;</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעָזִּיאֵלִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘āz·zî·’ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5817.htm">Strong's 5817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uzzielites -- descendants of Uzziel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were the clans</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pə·ḥōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> </span><span class="str2">A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Kohathites.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקְּהָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qə·hā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6956.htm">Strong's 6956: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kohathites -- descendant of Kohath</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:27 Of Kohath was the family (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>