Bible Dictionary
Kohath
Kohath was Levi’s second son and the ancestor of one of the principal divisions of the Levites. His descendants were entrusted with the most holy furnishings of the tabernacle.
Definition
Kohath, meaning “assembly,” was the second son of Levi and the father of Amram. His descendants formed one of the three principal divisions of the Levites.
Biblical Usage
Kohath came down to Egypt with Jacob and Levi and lived 133 years. His descendants, the Kohathites, were entrusted with the most holy portions of the tabernacle vessels.
Historical Background
Kohath’s sister was Jochebed. Apart from his family connections, descent into Egypt, and age, little personal history is recorded.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Assembly, the second son of Levi, and father of Amram (Gen. 46:11). He came down to Egypt with Jacob, and lived to the age of one hundred and thirty-three years (Ex. 6:18).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(assembly), second of the three sons of Levi, from whom the three principal divisions of the Levites derived their origin and their name. (Genesis 46:11; Exodus 6:16) In the journeyings of the tabernacle of the sons of Kohath (Kohathites) had charge of the most holy portions of the vessels. (Numbers 4:1) ... Of the personal history of Kohath we know nothing, except that he came down to Egypt with Levi and Jacob, (Genesis 46:11) that his sister was Jochebed, (Exodus 6:20) and that he lived to the age of 133 years. (Exodus 6:18) (B.C. about 1491.)