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Hebron

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Hebron was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, and his descendants were known as the Hebronites. (Exo.6.18; Num.3.19; 1Ch.6.2,18; 15.9; 23.12,19)

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Hebron

Biography

Hebron was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, placing him among the foundational figures of the Levitical priesthood during the period of Israel's sojourn in Egypt and the subsequent wilderness journey. As one of the four sons of Kohath (Exodus 6:18), Hebron occupied a significant position within the Levitical hierarchy, as the Kohathites were entrusted with carrying the most sacred furnishings of the tabernacle. His descendants, the Hebronites, are recorded in Numbers 3:19 as a distinct Levitical clan. Later, during the reign of David, the Hebronites appear in 1 Chronicles 15:9 and 23:12–19, assigned specific roles in the administration and oversight of the sanctuary, demonstrating the enduring legacy of Hebron's lineage across nearly five centuries of Israel's sacred history.

Significance

Hebron's place in the Levitical genealogy illustrates how God structured sacred service through inherited family lines, ensuring continuity in worship across generations. Though Hebron himself receives no personal narrative in Scripture, his lineage, the Hebronites, carried forward the weighty responsibilities of the Kohathite division. Their assignment to bear the ark and tabernacle vessels (Numbers 4) symbolizes the privilege and solemnity of drawing near to God. Hebron's descendants in David's era (1 Chronicles 23) demonstrate that even relatively unnamed ancestors can give rise to communities of faithful service, underscoring the biblical principle that faithfulness extends far beyond a single generation.

Verse Appearances (12)

References

  1. Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
  2. Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
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  4. Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]

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