And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.
From Kohath came the families of the Amramites, the Izeharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites. These are all the families that belonged to the Kohathites.
This verse is listing the four family groups that descended from Kohath, one of the sons of Levi.
📚 Historical Context
This appears in the middle of God's census of the Levite tribe, which was set apart to serve in the tabernacle. Kohath was one of Levi's three sons, and his descendants had the special responsibility of caring for the most sacred items of the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant. This genealogical record was important for organizing the Levites' duties and maintaining their tribal identity during Israel's wilderness journey.
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