Izhar, also known as Amminadab, was a Levite, the son of Kohath and grandson of Levi (Exo. 6:18, 21; Num. 3:19; 1Ch. 6:2, 18, 38). He was the father of Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri (Exo. 6:21; 1Ch. 6:22). Izhar's descendants, the Izharites, were one of the clans of the Kohathites (Num. 3:27; 1Ch. 24:22; 26:23, 29). The Kohathites, including the Izharites, were responsible for carrying the sacred objects of the tabernacle during Israel's journey in the wilderness (Num. 4:15, 18-20). They were also assigned duties in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple (1Ch. 6:33-38; 23:12-20; 24:20-31). Some of the Izharites served as officials and judges during King David's reign (1Ch. 26:29-30). Izhar's most notable descendant was Korah, who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Num. 16:1). Despite Korah's rebellion, the Izharites continued to serve as Levites in Israel.
Izhar
KohathEnglishA man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.18.