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Numbers 3:27-32

27 To Kohath belonged the clans of the Amramites, Izharites, Hebronites and Uzzielites; these were the Kohathite clans.

28 The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.

29 The Kohathite clans were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle.

30 The leader of the families of the Kohathite clans was Elizaphan son of Uzziel.

31 They were responsible for the care of the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used in ministering, the curtain, and everything related to their use.

32 The chief leader of the Levites was Eleazar son of Aaron, the priest. He was appointed over those who were responsible for the care of the sanctuary.

Cross References for Numbers 3:27-32

Numbers 3:19 - The Kohathite clans: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel. Click to read the verse Numbers 3:19 Click to read the verse Numbers 3:19

1 Chronicles 23:13 - The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his descendants forever, to con... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:13

1 Chronicles 26:23 - From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites and the Uzzielites: Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:23 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 26:23

1 Chronicles 23:12 - Kohathites The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel—four in all. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:12 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 23:12

Numbers 4:2 - “Take a census of the Kohathite branch of the Levites by their clans and families. Click to read the verse Numbers 4:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 4:2

Joshua 21:5 - The rest of Kohath’s descendants were allotted ten towns from the clans of the tribes of Ephrai... Click to read the verse Joshua 21:5 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:5

Joshua 21:10 - (these towns were assigned to the descendants of Aaron who were from the Kohathite clans of the... Click to read the verse Joshua 21:10 Click to read the verse Joshua 21:10

1 Chronicles 24:22 - From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath. Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:22 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:22