1 Chronicles 23:12-20·~1 min

The Kohathites

The sons of Kohath are named, and Aaron’s line is set apart forever for priestly work with the most holy things. Moses’ sons, by contrast, are counted among Levi rather than set apart as priests.

T¹²he sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel— four in all. ¹³The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever. ¹⁴As for Moses the man of God, his sons were named among the tribe of Levi.

Moses’ sons Gershom and Eliezer are named, and their lines continue through Shebuel and Rehabiah. Eliezer has no other sons, but Rehabiah’s descendants are many.

¹⁵The sons of Moses: Gershom and Eliezer. ¹⁶The descendants of Gershom: Shebuel was the first. ¹⁷The descendants of Eliezer: Rehabiah was the first. Eliezer did not have any other sons, but the sons of Rehabiah were very numerous.

The lines of Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel are listed through their leading sons. The Kohathite register widens beyond Aaron and Moses into the other family houses.

¹⁸The sons of Izhar: Shelomith was the first. ¹⁹The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth. ²⁰The sons of Uzziel: Micah was the first and Isshiah the second.

Section summaryThe Kohathite lines are named in detail, with special distinction given to Aaron and his descendants for priestly consecration, incense, ministry, and blessing. Moses’ sons remain within Levi, and the remaining branches are registered through their leading descendants.

Role in the chapterThis section gives the fullest treatment because the Kohathite line includes Aaron and Moses. It clarifies the distinction between the priestly house and the wider Levitical families around it.