Kohath was the second son of Levi and grandson of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Genesis 46:11). He went to Egypt with Jacob's household (Genesis 46:11) and his descendants were counted in the census of Israel (Exodus 6:16,18;Numbers 3:17,19). The Kohathites became one of the major clans of the Levites (Numbers 3:27). They were responsible for the care of the most holy things of the tabernacle (Numbers 3:29-31; 4.4,15). The Kohathites were given towns to live in among the tribes of Ephraim, Dan and Manasseh (Joshua 21:5,20,26). Notable descendants of Kohath included Moses, Aaron, and the priestly line (Exodus 6:18,20), as well as the musician Heman (1 Chronicles 6:33). The Kohathites remained faithful Levites throughout Israel's history (1 Chronicles 9:32;2 Chronicles 20:19; 29.12; 34.12).
Kohath
LeviEnglishA man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11.