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The descendants of Kohath. They formed the first of the three divisions of the Levites (Exodus 6:16,18; Numbers 3:17 ). In the journeyings of the Israelites they had the charge of the most holy portion of the vessels of the tabernacle, including the ark (Numbers 4 ). Their place in the marching and encampment was south of the tabernacle (Numbers 3:29,31 ). Their numbers at different times are specified (3:28; 4:36; 26:57,62). Samuel was of this division.

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Kohathites'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/k/kohathites.html. 1897.

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