Old Testament
Hosah
A Merarite Levite and gatekeeper appointed by King David to serve at the tabernacle.
Hosah was a descendant of Merari who served as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant during the reign of King David. He was specifically assigned to guard the western gate of the tabernacle near the Gate of Shallecheth. His service highlights the organized structure of Levitical duties established for the worship of the Lord.
In the text
- Verses
- 5
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Joshua 19:29
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:16
Where Hosah appears
5 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
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- Nahor18 versesThe son of Serug and grandfather of Abraham, serving as a link in the genealogy of the patriarchs.
- Jephunneh15 versesA Kenizzite and the father of Caleb, the faithful spy who trusted God to give Israel the land of Canaan.
- Hepher9 versesA descendant of Manasseh whose daughters were granted an inheritance in the Promised Land.
- Achan7 versesAn Israelite of the tribe of Judah who violated God's command by taking devoted items from Jericho.
- Gedor7 versesA name associated with a royal city in Canaan and a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin.
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