What are the…
Kohathites
Meaning: the descendants of the Levite named Kohath
They formed the first of the three divisions of the Levites (Exodus 6:16, 18; Num. 3:17).
In the journeys of the Israelites, the Kohathites were in charge of the most holy portion of the vessels of the tabernacle, including the ark of the covenant (Numbers 4).
Their place in the marching and encampment was south of the tabernacle (Num. 3:29, 31).
Their numbers at different times are specified (Numbers 3:28; 4:36; 26:57, 62).
Famed Samuel is a Kohathite Levite.
10 Kohathite Levitical cities
- Aijalon (Ajalon) in Dan
- Eltekeh in Dan
- Gath Rimmon in Dan
- Gibbethon in Dan
- Beth Horon in Ephraim
- Gezer in Ephraim
- Kibzaim in Ephraim
- Shechem in Ephraim
- Gath Rimmon in Manasseh
- Tanach (Taanach) in Manasseh
Q & A
- Who is Kohath?
- What are Levites?
- What are the Levitical Cities of ancient Israel?
- What is the Ark of the Covenant?
- Who is Samuel? and what is his significance?
- What is the Holy Tabernacle? and what is its significance?
- Sanctuary
- What is holiness, and why are we to pursue it?
- What is a high priest?
Article Version: June 28, 2024