Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The son of Jacob, through whom the priestly tribe of Israel descended, set apart by God for temple service and the care of the tabernacle.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A social and genealogical unit descended from a common ancestor, functioning as the primary structural organization for the tribes of Israel, especially regarding inheritance and service.
Levitesלֵוִי
Leviyim · Hebrew Proper Noun/Noun
Refers to the tribe set apart for the service of God in the tabernacle and later the temple, responsible for guarding, transporting, and maintaining the sacred items, and assisting the priests.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A general Hebrew term denoting a male offspring or descendant. In genealogical contexts like this, it establishes the lineage and tribal identity essential for the preservation of Israel's covenantal history.
sonsבְּנֵי
bney · Hebrew Noun (plural)
A collective term referring to the male descendants of a specific patriarch. In this context, it identifies the various family clans within the tribe of Levi, specifically those responsible for priestly or Levitical duties.
Elkanahאֶלְקָנָה
Elqanah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A common Hebrew name meaning "God has created" or "God has acquired." It is frequently used in the Bible, most notably for the father of the prophet Samuel.
sonבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term used to indicate biological offspring or a genealogical descendant. It is the fundamental building block of lineage and covenantal inheritance in the Old Testament.
Eliabאֱלִיאָב
Eliab · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "God is father." It is used throughout the Old Testament to denote the close relationship between God and His people, and as a title for individuals.
Jerohamיְרֹחָם
Yerocham · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "he will show mercy" or "the Lord has shown mercy." It signifies the character of God toward His servants.
Samuelשְׁמוּאֵל
Shemuel · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "heard of God" or "God hears." It refers to the prophet Samuel, the last of the judges, who was a pivotal figure in the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.
Joelיוֹאֵל
Yoel · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term meaning "Jehovah is God." It describes the firstborn son or the leader of a family line, carrying the responsibility of the birthright and primary inheritance.
Abijahאֲבִיָּה
Abiyyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A term meaning "the Lord is my father." This name reflects the intimate, covenantal relationship intended between Israel and Yahweh.
Merariמְרָרִי
Merari · Hebrew Proper Noun
A Hebrew name meaning "bitter" or "weary." This is a tribal designation referring to the descendants of Merari, one of the three sons of Levi, who were set apart for the service of the Tabernacle and Temple.
Mahliמַחְלִי
Machli · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my sickness" or "weak." It identifies a descendant of Merari who played a specific role in the Levitical genealogies.
Libniלִבְנִי
Libni · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my white one" or "whiteness." Used as a proper name, it indicates a person associated with the priestly or Levitical clan.
Shimeiשִׁמְעִי
Shimei · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "my fame" or "my report." It identifies a person within the lineage of the Levites involved in the service of the house of the Lord.
Uzzahעֻזָּה
Uzzah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "strength" or "my strength." This individual is part of the genealogical record confirming the priestly/Levitical lines.
Asaiahעֲשָׂיָה
Asayah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning "God has made" or "work of the Lord." It appears at the end of the genealogy provided in this section, reinforcing the continuity of the Levitical line.
menאֲנָשִׁים
anashim · Hebrew Noun
A generic term for a person or a group of people, often used to emphasize human agency or a specific role within a divine or social structure. In Scripture, it frequently designates leaders, warriors, or those tasked with specific responsibilities.
serviceעֲבוֹדָה
avodah · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the act of performing duty or labor, particularly in a religious or cultic context. It denotes the work done by Levites, priests, or believers in service to God, reflecting a posture of submission and worship.
houseבַּיִת
bayit · Hebrew Noun
Refers to the place where God dwells among His people. It signifies the presence of God, the place of His covenant, and the center of Israel's worship and identity.
the LORDיהוה
YHWH · Hebrew Noun
YHVH, the personal covenant name of the God of Israel. It represents the self-existent, eternal, and faithful God who enters into relationship with His people.
arkאָרוֹן
aron · Hebrew Noun
The portable, sacred chest containing the tablets of the Law. It served as the primary symbol of God’s presence and His covenant throne among the Israelites.
ministeredשָׁרַת
sharat · Hebrew Verb
In a religious sense, to minister is to perform duties, serve in a sanctuary, or carry out a sacred task. It implies a role of mediation or leadership in presenting offerings or worship before God.
tabernacleמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
A holy, movable structure used for worship in the wilderness and during the early period of the Israelite monarchy before the construction of the Temple. It served as the site of the meeting between God and His people.
tent of meetingמוֹעֵד
moed · Hebrew Noun
A specific place designated for communal interaction with the divine. In the wilderness, it was the location where God met with Moses and communicated His will to the nation.
Kohathitesקְהָתִי
Kehathi · Hebrew Noun
A descendant of Levi through Kohath. They were a principal Levite clan tasked with the most holy duties, including the care and transportation of the sacred vessels of the tabernacle.
singerשִׁיר
shir · Hebrew Noun
A person appointed to vocalize praise, thanksgiving, or lament. In the Old Testament, singers were often Levites who led the assembly in worship, using their voices to glorify God.
Elkanahאֶלְקָנָה
Elqanah · Hebrew Proper Noun
An Israelite name meaning 'God has created' or 'God has purchased.' In the lineage of the Levites, it represents the specific genealogical descent of the priestly and Levitical lines established by God's covenant.
Joelיוֹאֵל
Yo'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Yahweh is God.' It is a common name in Israel, signifying the covenantal recognition of the Lord's deity over His people.
Azariahעֲזַרְיָה
Azaryah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Yahweh has helped.' It reflects the theological theme of God's active involvement and assistance in the lives of His servants and the nation of Israel.
Zephaniahצְפַנְיָה
Tsephanyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Yahweh has hidden' or 'treasured.' It suggests the protection and security God affords His people, keeping them as His valued possession.
Tahathתַּחַת
Tachath · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'fear' or 'subjection.' In a biblical context, it often points to the appropriate posture of humility and reverence before the presence and authority of God.
Assirאַסִּיר
Assir · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'prisoner' or 'captive.' It often appears in genealogies; theologically, it can remind the reader of Israel's history of bondage and subsequent redemption by God.
Ebiasaphאֶבְיָסָף
Ebyasaph · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'My father has gathered.' It echoes the covenantal theme of God gathering His people together as a distinct nation and community.
Korahקֹרַח
Qorach · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'bald' or 'ice.' Korah was a Levite who famously rebelled against Moses' leadership, serving as a solemn historical reminder of the danger of challenging God-ordained authority.
Izharיִצְהָר
Yitshar · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'shining' or 'oil.' He was a son of Kohath and father of Korah, marking a significant branch within the Levitical priesthood.
Kohathקְהָת
Qehath · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'assembly' or 'congregation.' The Kohathites were a primary division of the Levites, specifically charged with the care of the holy vessels of the Tabernacle, emphasizing the sanctity of serving God.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The third son of Jacob and the ancestor of the tribe set apart for service to God. The tribe of Levi had no land inheritance, as 'the Lord is their inheritance,' emphasizing a life totally devoted to religious service.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisra'el · Hebrew Proper Noun
The name given to Jacob by God after he wrestled with the angel. It designates the chosen people of God, the covenant community, and the promise that through this nation all families of the earth would be blessed.
Asaphאָסָף
Asaph · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'gatherer.' Asaph was a prominent Levitical musician appointed by David to lead worship, symbolizing the crucial role of praise and song in the organized worship of Yahweh.
Berechiahבֶּרֶכְיָהוּ
Berekyahu · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Yahweh has blessed.' It serves as a reminder of the foundational theological truth that all blessing originates from God and flows to His people through His grace.
Shimeaשִׁמְעָא
Shimea · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'report' or 'fame.' It signifies the importance of one's reputation or testimony, often reflecting the witness of a person's life before God and men.
Michaelמִיכָאֵל
Mikhael · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Who is like God?' It is a rhetorical question that affirms the uniqueness and incomparable nature of the Creator, frequently associated with the archangel Michael in later Scripture.
Baaseiahבַּעֲשֵׂיָה
Baaseyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'work of Yah.' It emphasizes the theological reality that human life and service are the product and creation of the Lord's hand.
Malchijahמַלְכִּיָּה
Malchiyah · Hebrew Proper Noun
A name meaning 'Yahweh is king.' It underscores the central confession of the Old Testament: that God is the sovereign Ruler over His creation and His covenant people.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The third-born son of Jacob and Leah. He is the progenitor of the tribe of Levi, which was set apart by God for priestly and tabernacle service.
Gershomגֵּרְשׁוֹם
Gershom · Hebrew Proper Noun
A son of Levi and ancestor of one of the three main divisions of the Levites (the Gershonites). His descendants were responsible for the care of the curtains and hangings of the tabernacle.
Merariמְרָרִי
Merari · Hebrew Proper Noun
The youngest son of Levi and ancestor of the Merarite Levites. His descendants were responsible for the structural elements of the tabernacle, such as the frames, bars, pillars, and bases.
brothersאָח
ach · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting those who share the same father or ancestors. In a biblical context, it often refers to fellow members of the covenant community of Israel or, specifically here, fellow Levites serving in the temple ministry.
left handשְׂמֹאל
semol · Hebrew Noun/Adverb
A phrase indicating a specific side, often associated with a position of rank, function, or directional orientation. In the context of temple service, it frequently distinguishes between different divisions of the Levitical choir or serving groups.
Levitesלֵוִי
Lewi · Hebrew Noun
A member of the tribe of Levi, specifically chosen by God to assist the priests in the duties of the tabernacle and later the temple, serving as a mediator between the people and the holy things.
tabernacleמִשְׁכָּן
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
The portable sanctuary used by the Israelites in the wilderness, designed as the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. It served as the central site for worship and sacrifice.
appointedנָתַן
nathan · Hebrew Verb
A person set apart or consecrated for a specific task or office. In a biblical context, it implies divine authority and delegation of responsibility.
