1 Chronicles 6:18

Study note

Setting — The Chronicler compiles Levitical family records, positioning Kohath’s four sons between the genealogies of Gershom and Merari. This inventory occurs during the systematic documentation of Israel’s worship leadership.

The words — קְהָ֑ת (ke.Hat) identifies the Levitical patriarch whose lineage later supplies the Aaronic priesthood. בְנֵ֖י (benei) denotes the direct male offspring who inherit the tribal designation and associated duties.

The thread — This identical list appears in 1 Chronicles 6:2 as the primary genealogical anchor and is repeated in 1 Chronicles 23:12 to assign temple responsibilities. The cross-references confirm the text’s deliberate preservation of Kohath’s line.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to acknowledge Kohath’s documented descendants as the structural basis for later priestly and musical service. It asks for recognition of the unbroken family record that legitimizes Israel’s worship hierarchy.

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