Son of Korah who is grandson of Kohath
Assir
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Exodus 6:24.
אַסִּירAssir
The name means “prisoner; fettered.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Korah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Assir Written by AI
Assir was a Levite, the son of Korah and great-grandson of Kohath. He is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in Exodus 6 and 1Chronicles 6. Assir belonged to the Kohathite clan, which was responsible for carrying the most sacred items of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The Kohathites, including Assir's family, were given specific duties in the care and transportation of the holy objects. As a descendant of Levi through Kohath and Korah, Assir was part of a lineage that played a significant role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Exodus 6:24
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.
- 1 Chronicles 6:22
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.