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The Kohathites were descendants of Kohath, the second son of Levi, making them part of the Levitical priestly lineage. Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel (<a href="/exodus/6-18.htm">Exodus 6:18</a>). From Amram came Moses and Aaron, two of the most significant figures in Israelite history.<br><br><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b><br><br>The Kohathites held a unique and significant role among the Levites. Their primary responsibility was the care and transportation of the most sacred objects of the Tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, the altars, and the sacred utensils (<a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Numbers 3:31</a>). Unlike the other Levitical families, the Kohathites were not given carts or oxen for transportation. Instead, they were required to carry these holy items on their shoulders, emphasizing the sacredness and reverence due to these objects (<a href="/numbers/7-9.htm">Numbers 7:9</a>).<br><br><b>Sanctity and Regulations</b><br><br>The Kohathites' duties were governed by strict regulations to ensure the sanctity of the holy objects. They were not permitted to touch or even look at the sacred items directly. The high priest and his sons were responsible for covering the holy objects with specific coverings before the Kohathites could approach to carry them (<a href="/numbers/4-15.htm">Numbers 4:15</a>). This regulation underscored the holiness of the items and the need for reverence in handling them.<br><br><b>Inheritance and Cities</b><br><br>As with other Levites, the Kohathites did not receive a territorial inheritance in the Promised Land. Instead, they were allotted cities within the territories of the other tribes. The Kohathites received cities primarily in the regions of Ephraim, Dan, and half of Manasseh (<a href="/joshua/21-5.htm">Joshua 21:5</a>). These cities served as their dwelling places and centers for their religious duties.<br><br><b>Significance in Israelite Worship</b><br><br>The Kohathites played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel. Their service ensured the proper care and transportation of the most sacred elements of Israelite worship. By carrying the Ark of the Covenant and other holy items, the Kohathites facilitated the presence of God among His people, as the Ark was considered the earthly throne of God.<br><br><b>Notable Kohathites</b><br><br>Among the notable descendants of Kohath were Korah, who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16), and the prophet Samuel, who was a descendant of Kohath through the line of Izhar (<a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">1 Chronicles 6:33-38</a>). Despite the rebellion of Korah, the Kohathites continued to serve faithfully in their appointed roles throughout Israel's history.<br><br>The Kohathites' dedication to their sacred duties exemplifies the importance of reverence and obedience in the service of God, highlighting the centrality of worship and the presence of God in the life of the Israelite community.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6956.htm"><span class="l">6956. Qehathi -- descendant of Kohath</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Kohath NASB Word Usage <b>Kohathite</b> (2), Kohathites (13). <b>...</b> Patronymically from Qhath;<br> a <b>Kohathite</b> (collectively) or descendants of Kehath -- Kohathites. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6956.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/k/kohathite.htm"><span class="l"><b>Kohathite</b> (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Kohathite</b> (18 Occurrences). Numbers 3:27 Of Kohath<br> was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kohathite.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/korahites.htm"><span class="l">Korahites (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> That portion of the Kohathites that descended from Korah. (1.) They were an important<br> branch of the singers of the <b>Kohathite</b> division (2 Chronicles 20:19). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/korahites.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mahazioth.htm"><span class="l">Mahazioth (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Visions, a <b>Kohathite</b> Levite, chief of the twenty-third<br> course of musicians (1 Chronicles 25:4, 30). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mahazioth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mahath.htm"><span class="l">Mahath (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Grasping. (1.) A <b>Kohathite</b> Levite, father of Elkanah (1 Chronicles 6:35). (2.) Another<br><b>Kohathite</b> Levite, of the time of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 29:12). Int. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mahath.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/mallothi.htm"><span class="l">Mallothi (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> My fulness, a <b>Kohathite</b> Levite, one of the sons of Heman the Levite (1 Chronicles<br> 25:4), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians (26). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/mallothi.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kohath.htm"><span class="l">Kohath (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3:31; compare Numbers 7:9). After the conquest 23 cities were assigned them by lot<br> (Joshua 21:4, 5). In David's time and after, Heman, a <b>Kohathite</b>, and his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kohath.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm"><span class="l">Zechariah (55 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (8.) A <b>Kohathite</b> Levite (1 Chronicles 24:25). <b>...</b> (16) A <b>Kohathite</b>, who assisted in the<br> repair of the Temple at the time of Josiah (2 Chronicles 34:12). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zechariah.htm - 70k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zephaniah.htm"><span class="l">Zephaniah (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Hamath" (2 Kings 25:21). (3.) A <b>Kohathite</b> ancestor of the prophet Samuel<br> (1 Chronicles 6:36). (4.) The father of Josiah, the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zephaniah.htm - 32k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zuph.htm"><span class="l">Zuph (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Honeycomb, a <b>Kohathite</b> Levite, ancestor of Elkanah and<br> Samuel (1 Samuel 1:1); called also Zophai (1 Chronicles 6:26). Zuph, Land of. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zuph.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm"><span class="l">Kohathites (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3:31; compare Numbers 7:9). After the conquest 23 cities were assigned them by lot<br> (Joshua 21:4, 5). In David's time and after, Heman, a <b>Kohathite</b>, and his <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/kohathites.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Korah-in-the-Bible.html">Who was Korah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Kohathite (18 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Numbers 3:27</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.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-30.htm">Numbers 3:30</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel. <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Numbers 4:2</a></span><br />Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi, by their families, by their fathers' houses,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-18.htm">Numbers 4:18</a></span><br />"Don't cut off the tribe of the families of the Kohathites from among the Levites; <br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-34.htm">Numbers 4:34</a></span><br />Moses and Aaron and the princes of the congregation numbered the sons of the Kohathites by their families, and by their fathers' houses,<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-37.htm">Numbers 4:37</a></span><br />These are those who were numbered of the families of the Kohathites, all who served in the Tent of Meeting, whom Moses and Aaron numbered according to the commandment of Yahweh by Moses.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/26-57.htm">Numbers 26:57</a></span><br />These are those who were numbered of the Levites after their families: of Gershon, the family of the Gershonites; of Kohath, the family of the Kohathites; of Merari, the family of the Merarites.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-4.htm">Joshua 21:4</a></span><br />The lot came out for the families of the Kohathites. The children of Aaron the priest, who were of the Levites, had thirteen cities by lot out of the tribe of Judah, out of the tribe of the Simeonites, and out of the tribe of Benjamin.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-10.htm">Joshua 21:10</a></span><br />and they were for the children of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites, who were of the children of Levi; for theirs was the first lot.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-20.htm">Joshua 21:20</a></span><br />And the families of the children of Kohath, the Levites, even the rest of the children of Kohath, they had the cities of their lot out of the tribe of Ephraim.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/21-26.htm">Joshua 21:26</a></span><br />All the cities of the families of the rest of the children of Kohath were ten with the open land about them. <br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">1 Chronicles 6:33</a></span><br />These are those who waited, and their sons. Of the sons of the Kohathites: Heman the singer, the son of Joel, the son of Samuel,<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">1 Chronicles 6:54</a></span><br />Now these are their dwelling places according to their encampments in their borders: to the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites (for theirs was the first lot),<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm">1 Chronicles 6:60</a></span><br />and out of the tribe of Benjamin, Geba with its suburbs, and Allemeth with its suburbs, and Anathoth with its suburbs. All their cities throughout their families were thirteen cities.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/6-70.htm">1 Chronicles 6:70</a></span><br />and out of the half-tribe of Manasseh: Aner with the open land about it, and Bileam with the open land about it, for the rest of the family of the sons of Kohath.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-32.htm">1 Chronicles 9:32</a></span><br />Some of their brothers, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the show bread, to prepare it every Sabbath.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-12.htm">2 Chronicles 29:12</a></span><br />Then the Levites arose, Mahath, the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites; and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehallelel; and of the Gershonites, Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah;<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-12.htm">2 Chronicles 34:12</a></span><br />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 sons of the Kohathites, to set it forward; and others of the Levites, all who were skillful with instruments of music.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/k/kohathite.htm">Kohathite</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kohathites.htm">Kohathites (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kohathite.htm">Kohathite (18 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/k/kohath--son_of_levi.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Kohath: Son of Levi"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Kohath: Son of Levi" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/k/ko'hathite.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ko'hathite"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ko'hathite" /></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="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></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>