Numbers 3:19
Numbers 3:19 in Multiple Translations
The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath by their families: Amram, and Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath, by their families: Amram and Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel.
Kohath's sons by family were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sonnes also of Kohath by their families: Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Vzziel.
And the sons of Kohath, by their families, [are] Amram and Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
The sons of Kohath by their families: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
The sons of Caath: Amram, and Jesaar, Hebron and Oziel:
Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. The clans that were descended from them had the same names as those four sons.
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Numbers 3:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְנֵ֥י
קְהָ֖ת
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
עַמְרָ֣ם
וְ/יִצְהָ֔ר
חֶבְר֖וֹן
וְ/עֻזִּיאֵֽל
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp
קְהָ֖ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
Kohath
N-proper
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
family
Prep | N-fp | Suff
עַמְרָ֣ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
Amram
N-proper
וְ/יִצְהָ֔ר
Yitshâr
H3324
Izhar
Conj | N-proper
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
Hebron (Valley)
N-proper
וְ/עֻזִּיאֵֽל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
Uzziel
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Numbers 3:19
וּ/בְנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | 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.
קְהָ֖ת
Qᵉhâth
H6955
"Kohath"
N-proper
Kohath was a man from the tribe of Levi, son of Levi and brother of Gershon and Merari, first mentioned in Genesis 46:11. He was the father of Amram and others. His name means assembly.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11; son of: Levi (H3878); brother of: Gershon (H1648), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115); father of: Amram (H6019), Izhar (H3324), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816) Also named: qo.ha.ti (קְהָתִי "Kohathite" H6956) § Kohath = "assembly" the 2nd of the 3 sons of Levi and progenitor of a family in the tribe of Levi
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Kohath. See also: Genesis 46:11; Joshua 21:5; 1 Chronicles 23:12.
לְ/מִשְׁפְּחֹתָ֑/ם
mishpâchâh
H4940
"family"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This word refers to a family or clan, and can also mean a tribe or nation, such as the people of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family ties.
Definition: 1) clan, family 1a) clan 1a1) family 1a2) tribe 1a3) people, nation 1b) guild 1c) species, kind 1d) aristocrats
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: family, kind(-red). See also: Genesis 8:19; Numbers 26:41; Esther 9:28.
עַמְרָ֣ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
"Amram"
N-proper
Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and his name means exalted people. He was a descendant of Kohath and Levi, living during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Amram = "exalted people" 1) a descendant of Kohath and Levi and father of Moses 2) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amram. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:29; Ezra 10:34.
וְ/יִצְהָ֔ר
Yitshâr
H3324
"Izhar"
Conj | N-proper
Izhar, a man from the tribe of Levi, was the son of Kohath and uncle of Moses and Aaron. He lived during the time of the Exodus and was the father of Korah. Izhar's name means shining oil, reflecting his heritage.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18; son of: Kohath (H6955); brother of: Amram (H6019), Hebron (H2275B) and Uzziel (H5816); father of: Korah (H7141I), Nepheg (H5298), Zichri (H2147) and Shelomith (H8019A) § Izhar = "shining oil" son of Kohath, grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron, and father of Korah; progenitor of the Izharites
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Izhar. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:28; 1 Chronicles 23:18.
חֶבְר֖וֹן
Chebrôwn
H2275
"Hebron (Valley)"
N-proper
Hebron is a place in Palestine and also the name of two Israelites, one a descendant of Levi and the other of Caleb. It is first mentioned in the book of Genesis and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: Hebron = "association" Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010K)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: Hebron. See also: Genesis 13:18; 2 Samuel 3:19; 2 Chronicles 11:10.
וְ/עֻזִּיאֵֽל
ʻUzzîyʼêl
H5816
"Uzziel"
Conj | N-proper
Uzziel means my strength is God, the name of six Israelites, including a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, and a musician in King David's time.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.8; son of: Harhaiah (H2736) § Uzziel = "my strength is God" 1) the 4th son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron 2) a Simeonite captain, son of Ishi, in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 3) descendant of Bela, head of a family in the tribe of Benjamin 4) a musician of the sons of Heman in the time of David 5) a Levite of the sons of Jeduthun in the days of king Hezekiah of Judah 6) son of Harhaiah, probably a priest and a goldsmith, who took part in repairing the wall under Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Uzziel. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 7:7; Nehemiah 3:8.
Study Notes — Numbers 3:19
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Context — The Numbering of the Levites
17These were the sons of Levi by name: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.
18These were the names of the sons of Gershon by their clans: Libni and Shimei.
19The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
20And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. 21From Gershon came the Libnite clan and the Shimeite clan; these were the Gershonite clans.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 6:18 | The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 6:18 | The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 15:17–21 | So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; from his brothers, Asaph son of Berechiah; from their brothers the Merarites, Ethan son of Kushaiah; and with them their brothers next in rank: Zechariah, Jaaziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, and the gatekeepers Obed-edom and Jeiel. The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals. Zechariah, Aziel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Unni, Eliab, Maaseiah, and Benaiah were to play the harps according to Alamoth. And Mattithiah, Eliphelehu, Mikneiah, Obed-edom, Jeiel, and Azaziah were to lead the music with lyres according to Sheminith. |
| 4 | Exodus 6:20 | And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 26:1–32 | These were the divisions of the gatekeepers: From the Korahites: Meshelemiah son of Kore, one of the sons of Asaph. Meshelemiah had sons: Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh. And Obed-edom also had sons: Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the second, Joah the third, Sachar the fourth, Nethanel the fifth, Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, and Peullethai the eighth. For God had blessed Obed-edom. Also to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their families because they were strong, capable men. Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men. All these were descendants of Obed-edom; they and their sons and brothers were capable men with strength to do the work—62 in all from Obed-edom. Meshelemiah also had sons and brothers who were capable men—18 in all. Hosah the Merarite also had sons: Shimri the first (although he was not the firstborn, his father had appointed him as the first), Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, and Zechariah the fourth. The sons and brothers of Hosah numbered 13 in all. These divisions of the gatekeepers, through their chief men, had duties for ministering in the house of the LORD, just as their brothers did. They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike. The lot for the East Gate fell to Shelemiah. Then lots were cast for his son Zechariah, a wise counselor, and the lot for the North Gate fell to him. The lot for the South Gate fell to Obed-edom, and the lot for the storehouses to his sons. The lots for the West Gate and the Shallecheth Gate on the ascending highway fell to Shuppim and Hosah. There were guards stationed at every watch. Each day there were six Levites on the east, four on the north, four on the south, and two pairs at the storehouse. As for the court on the west, there were four at the highway and two at the court. These were the divisions of the gatekeepers who were descendants of Korah and Merari. Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 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. His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. They had dedicated some of the plunder from their battles to the repair of the house of the LORD. Everything that had been dedicated by Samuel the seer, Saul son of Kish, Abner son of Ner, and Joab son of Zeruiah, along with everything else that was dedicated, was under the care of Shelomith and his brothers. From the Izrahites, Chenaniah and his sons had the outside duties as officers and judges over Israel. From the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his relatives, 1,700 capable men, had charge of the affairs of Israel west of the Jordan for all the work of the LORD and for the service of the king. As for the Hebronites, Jerijah was the chief of the Hebronites, according to the genealogies of his ancestors. In the fortieth year of David’s reign the records were searched, and strong, capable men were found among the Hebronites at Jazer in Gilead. Among Jerijah’s relatives there were 2,700 capable men who were heads of families. King David appointed them over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh for every matter pertaining to God and to the affairs of the king. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 6:38 | the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 15:5 | From the Kohathites, Uriel the chief and 120 of his relatives; |
| 9 | Numbers 3:27 | From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 23:18–20 | The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second. |
Numbers 3:19 Summary
[This verse is about the families of the Kohathite clan, who were part of the Levites, a group of people chosen by God to serve Him in special ways. The Kohathites were responsible for taking care of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as seen in Numbers 4:4-15. Just like the Kohathites had important jobs, we also have roles to play in serving God and His people, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and Ephesians 4:11-12. By understanding the value of our own families and heritage, we can better appreciate God's plan for us and our place in His kingdom.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the Kohathite clan in the Bible?
The Kohathite clan is one of the three main divisions of the Levites, and they played a crucial role in the transportation and care of the tabernacle and its furnishings, as seen in Numbers 4:4-15 and Numbers 7:9. They were also the clan from which Moses, Aaron, and Miriam descended, as mentioned in Exodus 6:16-20 and Numbers 26:59.
Who are the sons of Kohath mentioned in this verse?
The sons of Kohath mentioned in Numbers 3:19 are Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, who were the founders of the four main families within the Kohathite clan, as further detailed in Exodus 6:18 and Exodus 6:21-22.
What can we learn about family and lineage from this verse?
This verse highlights the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, demonstrating how God works through specific families and clans to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 11:28.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of priesthood and worship?
The Kohathite clan, as part of the Levitical priesthood, played a vital role in the worship and service of God, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Hebrews 10:19-25, and this verse provides insight into the specific families and individuals involved in this ministry.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for the organization of His people?
- How does the mention of specific names and families in this verse encourage me to appreciate the value of my own family and heritage?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of family, lineage, and ministry seen in this verse to my own life and service to God?
- What does the fact that Moses and Aaron came from the Kohathite clan teach me about the importance of humble leadership and service in God's kingdom?
Gill's Exposition on Numbers 3:19
And the sons of Kohath, by their families,.... Who was the second son of Levi: Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel; so in Exodus 6:18; and from whom were named the family of the Amramites, to which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Numbers 3:19
And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying, Number the children of Levi.
Cambridge Bible on Numbers 3:19
14–20. Summary of the Levitical families.
Sermons on Numbers 3:19
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For the Courses of the Doorkeepers. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the vital role of doorkeepers in both the physical and spiritual realms, highlighting their responsibility to maintain the sanctity of the House of God and th |