1 Chronicles 6:2
1 Chronicles 6:2 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sonnes of Kohath, Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Vzziel.
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sons of Caath: Amram, Isaar, Hebron, and Oziel.
Kohath’s sons were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
שְׁמ֥וֹת
בְּֽנֵי
גֵרְשׁ֖וֹם
לִבְנִ֥י
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
שְׁמ֥וֹת
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp
בְּֽנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
גֵרְשׁ֖וֹם
Gêrᵉshôm
H1647
Gershom
N-proper
לִבְנִ֥י
Libnîy
H3845
Libni
N-proper
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
Shimei
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 6:2
וְ/אֵ֛לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
שְׁמ֥וֹת
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
בְּֽנֵי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
גֵרְשׁ֖וֹם
Gêrᵉshôm
H1647
"Gershom"
N-proper
Gershom was the name of several Israelites, including the son of Moses and Zipporah, who played important roles in the Bible. The name means 'foreigner' and is mentioned in books like Exodus and Ezra.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.2 § Gershom = "foreigner" 1) firstborn son of Moses and Zipporah 2) firstborn son of Levi 3) a son of the priestly family of Phinehas who returned from exile with Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Gershom. See also: Exodus 2:22; 1 Chronicles 6:47; Ezra 8:2.
לִבְנִ֥י
Libnîy
H3845
"Libni"
N-proper
Libni was an Israelite from the tribe of Levi, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:29 as the son of Mahli. His name means white. Libni was a key figure in the tribe's history.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.6.29; son of: Mahli (H4249); brother of: Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H); father of: Shimei (H8096M) § Libni = "white" the eldest son of Gershon and grandson of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Libni. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 6:2; 1 Chronicles 6:14.
וְ/שִׁמְעִֽי
Shimʻîy
H8096
"Shimei"
Conj | N-proper
Shimei was a common name among Israelites, with at least 20 people having this name. One notable Shimei was the brother of David and son of Jesse, who lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shimei or Shimhi or Shimi or Shimea = "renowned" 1) a Benjamite, son of Gera of the house of Saul in the time of David 2) a Benjamite, son of Elah and commissariat officer in the time of Solomon 3) the Ramathite in charge of the vineyards of David 4) son of Gershon and grandson of Levi 5) a Levite, son of Jeduthun and chief of the 10th division of singers in the time of David 6) a Levite of the sons of Heman who took part in the purification of the temple in the time of king Hezekiah of Judah 7) a Levite, brother of Cononiah in charge of receiving the tithes and offerings in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah 8) a Levite who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) a Judaite, son of Pedaiah and brother of Zerubbabel 10) a Simeonite, son of Zacchur 11) a Reubenite, son of Gog and father of Micah 12) one of the sons of Hashum who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 13) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 14) a Benjamite, son of Kish, father of Jair, and grandfather of Mordecai in the time of Esther 15) a Levite, son of Jahath, grandson of Gershon, and great grandson of Levi 16) Benjamite, father of Adaiah, Beraiah, and Shimrath. Spelled 'Shimhi'
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: Shimeah (from the margin), Shimei, Shimhi, Shimi. See also: Exodus 6:17; 1 Chronicles 3:19; Esther 2:5.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 6:2
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:2
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:2
Context — The Descendants of Levi
1The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
2The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
3The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. 4Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 6:18 | The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. |
| 2 | Exodus 6:21–24 | The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar. The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 23:12 | The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. |
1 Chronicles 6:2 Summary
[This verse lists the sons of Kohath, who was a son of Levi, and it's part of a bigger list of the family tree of the Israelites. The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, and they were important in the tribe of Levi, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1. This verse helps us understand the family connections of some of the main characters in the Bible, like Aaron, Moses, and Miriam (1 Chronicles 6:3), and it reminds us that our families and heritage are important parts of our stories, just like they were for the Israelites (Genesis 12:7).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Kohath and why is he important in the Bible?
Kohath was a son of Levi and a significant figure in the tribe of Levi, as seen in 1 Chronicles 6:1, and his descendants played a crucial role in the priestly lineage, including Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:3 and Exodus 4:14.
What can we learn from the genealogy of Kohath's sons?
The genealogy of Kohath's sons, Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as emphasized in Genesis 12:7 and 1 Chronicles 5:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Israelites' history, tracing the lineage of the Levites and their role in the tabernacle and temple, as described in Exodus 28:1 and Numbers 3:6-10.
What is the significance of the names of Kohath's sons?
The names of Kohath's sons, such as Amram, may hold symbolic meaning, but the Bible does not provide explicit explanations, leaving room for interpretation and reflection, similar to the naming of Jacob's sons in Genesis 29:32-35 and 30:1-24.
Reflection Questions
- How does the listing of Kohath's sons remind me of the importance of family and heritage in my own life?
- What can I learn from the way the biblical authors carefully recorded the genealogies of the Israelites, and how can I apply this attention to detail in my own life?
- How does the mention of Amram, the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, inspire me to consider the potential impact of my own family and legacy?
- What role do I think the sons of Kohath, particularly Amram, played in shaping the spiritual landscape of the Israelites, and what can I learn from their examples?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 6:2
And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel,.... Given in the same order as in Exodus 6:18, [See comments on Exodus 6:18].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 6:2
The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:2
Izhar, called also : compare .
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 6:2
(1-15) THE LINE OF AARON THROUGH ELEAZAR TO .(1-3) Aaron’s descent from Levi. (1) The sons of Levi; Gershon . . .—So Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16, and uniformly in the Pentateuch. In 1 Chronicles 6:16 we have the spelling Gershom, which perhaps indicates a difference of source. (2) The sons of Kohath.—The names are the same as in Exodus 6:18. Kŏ ?hath, or Kĕ ?hath, was the chief house of Levi. The name is put second in the series, perhaps for euphonic reasons. (Comp. “Sheni, Ham, and Japhet” with Genesis 9:24; Genesis 10:21.) (3) And the children.—Heb., sons (bnκ ‘Βmrβm).Aaron, and Moses.—Exodus 6:20. And Miriam.—Numbers 26:59 : “the prophetess, the sister of Aaron” (Exodus 15:20). The sons also of Aaron.—Heb., ‘Aharon; Arab., Hβrϋn. Exodus 6:23, Numbers 26:60 name the four sons of Aaron in the same order as here. “Nadab and Abihu died when they offered strange fire before the Lord” (Numbers 26:61).
A fuller account is given in Leviticus 10:1-7. (4-15) Twenty-two successors of Aaron, for the interval between his death and the Babylonian exile (circ. 588 B.C.). How many centuries that interval comprises is uncertain. The Exodus has been placed at various dates from 1648 B.C. (Hales), and 1491 (Usher) to circ. 1330 (Lepsius and other modern scholars), and even so late as 1265. It is premature, therefore, to object, as some have done, that twenty-two generations are too few for the period they are supposed to cover. If the later dates assigned for the Exodus be nearer the truth, an allowance of about thirty years to the generation would justify the list. At least we have no right to say that the list requires a reckoning of forty or fifty years to the generation. On the other hand, it may well be the case that some links in the chain are wanting. Comp.
Ezra 7:1-7, where this list recurs in an abridged form, giving only fifteen names instead of twenty-two. (4) Eleazar begat Phinehas.—Numbers 20:22-28 tells how Moses, by Divine command, made Eleazar priest in Aaron’s room. Joshua 14:1; Joshua 17:4 represent him as acting with Joshua in Canaan. Joshua 24:33 records his death and place of burial. For Phinehas, son of Eleazar, see Exodus 6:25; Numbers 25:7; Numbers 25:11; Judges 20:28 (as ministering before the Ark at Bethel). The list before us appears to ignore the line of Ithamar, Aaron’s remaining son. 1 Chronicles 24:1-6, however, proves that the chronicler was well aware that there had been other personages of high-priestly rank besides those registered here (see especially 1 Chronicles 6:5 : “for there had been princes of the sanctuary and princes of God, of the sons of Eleazar and of the sons of Ithamar”). The line of Eleazar alone is here recorded as being at once the elder and legitimate, and also the permanent one from the time of Solomon onwards. (5) Uzzi is assumed to have been contemporary with Eli, whose immediate descendants to the fourth generation exercised the office of the high-priest, according to the data of the Books of Samuel and Kings.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 6:2
2. the sons of Kohath] So Exodus 6:18.