The People of Kohath

¹² Kohath had four sons: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

¹³ Amram’s sons were Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were ·chosen to be special [set apart] forever. They were chosen to ·prepare [dedicate; sanctify] the holy things, to ·offer sacrifices [burn incense] before the Lord, and to ·serve [minister to] him. They were to ·give [pronounce] blessings in his name forever.

¹⁴ Moses was the man of God, and his sons were counted as part of the tribe of Levi. ¹⁵ Moses’ sons were Gershom [Judg. 18:30] and Eliezer. ¹⁶ Gershom’s ·first [oldest; chief] son was Shubael. ¹⁷ Eliezer’s ·first [oldest; chief] son was Rehabiah. Eliezer had no other sons, but Rehabiah had many sons.

¹⁸ Izhar’s ·first [oldest; chief] son was Shelomith.

¹⁹ Hebron’s ·first [oldest; chief] son was Jeriah, his second was Amariah, his third was Jahaziel, and his fourth was Jekameam.

²⁰ Uzziel’s ·first [oldest; chief] son was Micah and his second was Isshiah.