KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The descendants of Kohath, organized by their family groups, were: Amram, Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four main family lines that came from Kohath, one of Levi's sons.
📚 Historical Context
This census was taken while the Israelites were in the wilderness after leaving Egypt. Kohath was one of the three sons of Levi, and his descendants had special responsibilities for caring for the most sacred items of the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant. Moses and Aaron were actually descendants of Amram, making this family line particularly significant in Israel's leadership.
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