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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />These are the leaders that descended from Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, <i>and</i> the Izharites, the Hebronites, <i>and</i> the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />As for the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />As for the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />As for the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />As for the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Other guards at the treasury were from the Kohathite clans of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />For the descendants of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Duties were also assigned to the descendants of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />From the descendants of Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel were assigned <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />As for the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramite, of the Izharite, of the Hebronite, of [the] Uzzielite—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for the Amramite, for the Izharite, for the Hebronite, for the Uzzielite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To the Amramites, to the Izharites, to the Hebronites, to the Uzzielites:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />With the Amramites, and Isaarites, and Hebronites, and Ozielites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />with the Amramites, and Izharites, and Hebronites, and Uzzielites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites, and Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Of the Amramites and the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Itsharites, of the Khebrunites, of the Uzilites.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Of the Amramites, of the Izharites, of the Hebronites, of the Uzzielites;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />To Ambram and Issaar belonged Chebron, and Oziel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/26-23.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7345" 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/1_chronicles/26.htm">The Treasurers, Officers, and Judges</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6020.htm" title="6020: la·‘am·rā·mî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Amram. From Amram; an Amramite or descendant of Amram.">From the Amramites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3325.htm" title="3325: lay·yiṣ·hā·rî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Izhar. Patronymically from Yitshar; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar.">the Izharites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2276.htm" title="2276: la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Hebron. Or Chebroniy; patronymically from Chebrown; Chebronite, an inhabitant of Chebron.">the Hebronites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5817.htm" title="5817: lā·‘āz·zî·’ê·lî (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Uzziel. Patronymically from Uzziy'el; an Uzzielite or descendants of Uzziel.">and the Uzzielites:</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries.…<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="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27-32</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. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary. / The clans of the Kohathites were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/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/24-20.htm">1 Chronicles 24:20-31</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. / As for Rehabiah, from his sons: The first was Isshiah. / From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-4.htm">1 Chronicles 15:4-10</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; / from the Merarites, Asaiah the chief and 220 of his relatives; ...<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/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a></span><br />“Of these,” said David, “24,000 are to oversee the work of the house of the LORD, 6,000 are to be officers and judges,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">1 Chronicles 23:24</a></span><br />These were the descendants of Levi by their families—the heads of families, registered individually by name—those twenty years of age or older who worked in the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-26.htm">1 Chronicles 23:26</a></span><br />So now the Levites no longer need to carry the tabernacle or any of the articles for its service.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">1 Chronicles 23:28</a></span><br />but their duty was to assist the descendants of Aaron with the service of the house of the LORD, being responsible for the courts and chambers, the purification of all the holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-1.htm">1 Chronicles 24:1-19</a></span><br />These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/25-1.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-31</a></span><br />Additionally, David and the commanders of the army set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy with the accompaniment of lyres, harps, and cymbals. The following is the list of the men who performed this service: / From the sons of Asaph: Zaccur, Joseph, Nethaniah, and Asarelah. These sons of Asaph were under the direction of Asaph, who prophesied under the direction of the king. / From the sons of Jeduthun: Gedaliah, Zeri, Jeshaiah, Shimei, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah—six in all—under the direction of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with the harp, giving thanks and praise to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites:</p><p class="hdg">Amramites</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="/numbers/3-19.htm">Numbers 3:19,27</a></b></br> And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Amramite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Amramites</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="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">Jizharites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzielite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzielites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzie'lites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Amramite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Amramites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Hebronite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">Hebronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-30.htm">He'bronites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Izharites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-22.htm">Jizharites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzielite</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzielites</a> <a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Uzzie'lites</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-1.htm">The divisions of the porters</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">The gates assigned by lot</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">The Levites that had charge of the treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm">Officers and judges</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>From the Amramites</b><br>The Amramites are descendants of Amram, the father of Moses and Aaron, who were pivotal figures in the history of Israel. Amram was a member of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart for religious duties. The Amramites, therefore, held a significant role in the priestly and Levitical functions. This lineage underscores the importance of maintaining a pure and dedicated priesthood, as seen in the emphasis on genealogies in the Old Testament. The Amramites' connection to Moses and Aaron highlights their foundational role in establishing the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, as Moses was the lawgiver and Aaron the first high priest.<p><b>The Izharites</b><br>The Izharites are descendants of Izhar, another son of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. This lineage places the Izharites within the Levitical tribe, specifically among the Kohathites, who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects. The Izharites' role in the temple service reflects the broader theme of holiness and the careful stewardship of sacred duties. Their inclusion in the genealogical records emphasizes the continuity and faithfulness required in serving God, as well as the importance of family heritage in maintaining religious traditions.<p><b>The Hebronites</b><br>The Hebronites are descendants of Hebron, another son of Kohath. This group is noted for their administrative and leadership roles within the Levitical order. In the time of King David, the Hebronites were entrusted with oversight responsibilities, reflecting their reliability and dedication. The city of Hebron itself holds historical significance as a place where Abraham settled and where David was anointed king. The Hebronites' connection to this city underscores their importance in Israel's history and their role in the unfolding of God's plan for His people.<p><b>And the Uzzielites</b><br>The Uzzielites are descendants of Uzziel, the youngest son of Kohath. Like the other Kohathite clans, the Uzzielites were involved in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. Their responsibilities would have included tasks that required both physical strength and spiritual dedication, reflecting the dual nature of Levitical service. The Uzzielites' mention in the genealogical records highlights the diversity within the Levitical tribe and the various roles necessary for the functioning of Israel's worship system. Their inclusion also points to the broader theme of unity and cooperation among the different families and clans in fulfilling God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/amramites.htm">Amramites</a></b><br>Descendants of Amram, the father of Moses and Aaron. They were part of the Levitical tribe, responsible for religious duties and temple service.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/izharites.htm">Izharites</a></b><br>Descendants of Izhar, a son of Kohath, who was a son of Levi. They were also Levites, involved in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/hebronites.htm">Hebronites</a></b><br>Descendants of Hebron, another son of Kohath. They played a role in the administration and oversight of temple duties.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/u/uzzielites.htm">Uzzielites</a></b><br>Descendants of Uzziel, yet another son of Kohath. They were part of the Levitical family, contributing to the spiritual and practical functions of temple worship.<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 our spiritual heritage can provide a sense of identity and purpose. Just as the Levites had specific roles based on their lineage, Christians today can find purpose in their spiritual heritage through Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>Each family of the Levites had distinct roles. Similarly, every believer has unique gifts and responsibilities in the body of Christ. Identifying and fulfilling these roles is crucial for the health of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The Levites were dedicated to their service in the temple. This calls us to be faithful in whatever role God has placed us, whether in church, family, or community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The different families of Levites worked together for a common purpose. This unity in diversity is a model for the church, where various gifts and roles contribute to the mission of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chronicles_23_stress_david's_new_levite_roles.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 23 emphasize a new organizational structure under David, when some historical records suggest Levite roles evolved more gradually?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_chr_26_1_and_9_17_lists_align.htm">1 Chronicles 26:1 compared to 1 Chronicles 9:17: Do these genealogies for the gatekeepers align, or do they present contradictory lists?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_genealogies.htm">How can we reconcile 1 Chronicles 23:6-23 with other genealogical lists that appear to differ in both names and numbers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">of the Amramites, and the Izharites.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">As for the Amramites,</span> &c. This enumeration of the four great clans of Kohath is a sort of heading to the rest of the chapter, which relates to Amramites (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/26-24.htm" title="And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures.">1Chronicles 26:24-28</a>), Izharites (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-29.htm" title="Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges.">1Chronicles 26:29</a>), and Hebronites (<a href="/context/1_chronicles/26-30.htm" title="And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brothers, men of valor, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king.">1Chronicles 26:30-32</a>). (Comp. <a href="/context/1_chronicles/23-12.htm" title="The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.">1Chronicles 23:12-20</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - The chiefs of the preceding two verses were introduced as descendants of Gershon through his son Laadan. The four names of this verse would seem to stand collectively for that of their father Kohath. One might, under these circum<span class="accented">stances</span>, have looked for the name of some member of each of these sub-families to appear in the number of the treasure-keepers just about to be mentioned. This is not so. Yet among other officials, and before the end of the general subject, the <span class="cmt_word">Izharites</span> (ver. 29) and the <span class="cmt_word">Hebronites</span> (vers. 30, 31) do appear. This may possibly explain the mapping out thus of the Kohath family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/26-23.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 the Amramites,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽעַמְרָמִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘am·rā·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, 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">לַיִּצְהָרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(lay·yiṣ·hā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, 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">לַֽחֶבְרוֹנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥeḇ·rō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, 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">לָֽעָזִּיאֵלִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·‘āz·zî·’ê·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">1 Chronicles 26:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/26-23.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 26:23 Of the Amramites of the Izharites (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 26:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 26:24" /></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>