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The prince of the fathers` house of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
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A Sacred Trust
Commentators explain that the Kohathites, led by Elizaphan, were entrusted with the most sacred items in the tabernacle, including the Ark of the Covenant and the altars. This appointment highlights the immense responsibility and honor given to this particular Levitical family, who were kinsmen of Moses and Aaron.
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18th Century
Theologian
Of the Levites, the Kohathites, the kinsmen of Moses and Aaron, and the most numerous, have the most important charge confided to them, namely, tha…
17th Century
Pastor
And the chief of the house of the father of the families ofthe Kohathites [shall be] Elizaphan the son o…
Minister
The Levites were in three classes according to the sons of Levi���Gershon, Kohath, and Merari���and these were subdivided into families. The descen…