1 Chronicles 23:12

OF KOHATH. (Ch1 23:12-20)

The sons of Kohath--He was the founder of nine Levitical fathers' houses.

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(12) The sons of Kohath.—1Ch_23:12-20 give the names of nine Kohathite houses, “Amram, Izhar,” &c. (Comp. 1Ch_6:2; 1Ch_6:18.)

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12. The sons of Kohath] Cp. 1Ch_6:2; 1Ch_6:18; Exo_6:18.

13 separated] i.e. set apart, sometimes with the additional meaning of making a distinction between sacred and common. Cp. Rom_1:1, where St Paul describes himself as separated unto the gospel of God; Act_13:2; Gal_1:15.

the most holy things] Such for instance as the altar of incense (Exo_30:1-10), or again the shewbread (Lev_24:5-9).

to bless] Cp. Num_6:23-27.

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The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses,.... A son of Kohath, Ch1 23:2.

and Aaron was separated; from the children of Israel, Exo 28:1,

that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever; by an holy use of them, and keeping them from all unholy and profane uses; and this they were to do as long as the Aaronic priesthood lasted:

to burn incense before the Lord; in the holy place, on the altar of incense; which none but priests descended from Aaron might do:

to minister unto him; both at the altar of burnt offering and of incense; and the high priest in the holy of holies:

and to bless his name for ever, or "in his name"; that is, the people in his name; see Num 6:23.

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This and the following eight verses give the Kohath heads of houses (1Ch 5:28 1Ch_6:2, 1Ch_6:3; Exo_6:18; Num_3:27) four in their leading divisions.

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The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses,.... A son of Kohath, Ch1 23:2.

and Aaron was separated; from the children of Israel, Exo 28:1,

that he should sanctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever; by an holy use of them, and keeping them from all unholy and profane uses; and this they were to do as long as the Aaronic priesthood lasted:

to burn incense before the Lord; in the holy place, on the altar of incense; which none but priests descended from Aaron might do:

to minister unto him; both at the altar of burnt offering and of incense; and the high priest in the holy of holies:

and to bless his name for ever, or "in his name"; that is, the people in his name; see Num 6:23.

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General Information:

This continues the list of Levites according to their clans. (See: How to Translate Names)

There were four of Kohath's sons

"Kohath had 4 sons"

Aaron was chosen to set apart the most holy things

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Yahweh chose Aaron to dedicate the most holy things" (See: Active or Passive)

to give blessings in his name forever

Here "in his name" refers to the authority to speak as his representative. AT: "to bless the people as representatives of God forever" (See: Metonymy)

his sons were considered to be Levites

The sons of Aaron were the most important Levite clan, but the sons of Moses were also considered to be Levites. This can be stated in active form. AT: "the people considered Moses' sons to be part of the Levite clan" (See: Active or Passive)

translationWords

Aaron

Moses

descend

set apart

incense

servant

bless

name

eternity

man of God

son

Levi

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