Old Testament · Major figure
Kohath
The second son of Levi and ancestor of the Kohathite clan, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle.
Kohath was a son of Levi who migrated to Egypt with Jacob. His descendants, the Kohathites, were assigned the sacred duty of transporting the most holy items of the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant. This lineage produced prominent figures such as Moses, Aaron, and the prophet Samuel.
In the text
- Verses
- 31
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- Genesis 46:11
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 34:12
Where Kohath appears
31 verses · 15 chapters- Genesis 46Verse 11
- Exodus 6Verses 16, 18
- Numbers 3Verses 17, 19, 27, 29–30
- Numbers 4Verses 2, 4, 15, 18, 34, 37
- Numbers 7Verse 9
- Numbers 10Verse 21
- Numbers 16Verse 1
- Numbers 26Verses 57–58
- Joshua 21Verses 4–5, 10, 20, 26
- 1 Chronicles 9Verse 32
- 1 Chronicles 15Verse 5
- 1 Chronicles 23Verses 6, 12
- 2 Chronicles 20Verse 19
- 2 Chronicles 29Verse 12
- 2 Chronicles 34Verse 12
In the same books
- Gershon27 versesThe eldest son of Levi and ancestor of the Gershonite clan of Levites responsible for the Tabernacle curtains.
- Merari30 versesThe third son of Levi and progenitor of the Merarite Levites, who were responsible for the tabernacle structure.
- Korah28 versesA Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, resulting in divine judgment.
- Hur15 versesA faithful leader who supported Moses in battle and helped oversee the construction of the tabernacle.
- Zerah25 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, most notably a son of Judah and a descendant of Esau.
- Kenaz14 versesA descendant of Esau and a prominent leader among the clans of Edom and the tribe of Judah.
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