Exodus 6:18
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, the years of the life of Kohath being 133 years.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This passage appears within a larger genealogy tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron, aiming to establish their Israelite roots as God prepares to deliver His people from Egypt. Immediately following this verse, the text details the marriage of Amram (Kohath's son) to Jochebed and the birth of Aaron and Moses, directly linking the deliverers of Israel to this ancestral line. The lengthy genealogies in these verses serve to underscore that God's chosen leaders, and the people they led, came from Abraham's promised seed, not from foreign stock.
This passage is part of a larger genealogical section tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron back to Jacob. It details the sons of Levi, specifically focusing on Kohath and his descendants, including Amram, who was Moses and Aaron's father, providing a crucial link to God's covenant promises. The context establishes the divine authority and rightful lineage of those chosen to lead Israel out of Egypt, directly following God's reaffirmation of His covenant with Moses and His promise to deliver His people.
Why does the Bible spend so much time listing names and ages? This verse might seem like just a dry genealogy, but it's packed with meaning about God's faithfulness.
This verse, Exodus 6:18, lists the sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. While it appears simple, it's a crucial part of the biblical narrative.
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A number like '133 years' might just seem like a statistic, but in the Bible, lifespans often carry profound significance. What does Kohath's long life tell us?
The verse states, 'the years of the life of Kohath being 133 years.' This specific number is more than just a biographical detail; it speaks to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through His chosen people.
Generational Span and God's Plan
This genealogy appears in Exodus at a critical juncture. Moses is discouraged, feeling ill-equipped to lead his people out of slavery. By recounting the lineage of Levi, Kohath, and Amram—culminating in Moses and Aaron—God emphasizes His chosen line and His power to bring about deliverance through seemingly ordinary means, even amidst the long, oppressive Egyptian sojourn.
c. 1875 BC
Jacob's family moves to Egypt
Jacob and his entire family, numbering about 70 people, migrate to Egypt to escape a severe famine, settling in the land of Goshen. This marks the beginning of the Israelites' sojourn in Egypt.
c. 1805 BC
Joseph dies
Joseph, who had risen to a high position in Egypt, dies at the age of 110. At this time, the Israelites are still prospering in Egypt.
c. 1750 BC
Israelites begin to be oppressed
A new Pharaoh, who 'knew not Joseph,' comes to power and views the rapidly growing Israelite population as a threat. They are forced into harsh labor, marking the beginning of their enslavement.
c. 1447 BC
Moses born and raised in Pharaoh's court
Moses is born and miraculously saved from Pharaoh's decree to kill all Israelite boy infants. He is adopted by Pharaoh's daughter and raised in the Egyptian royal court, receiving a high level of education.
c. 1407 BC
Moses flees to Midian
After killing an Egyptian taskmaster who was beating an Israelite, Moses flees Egypt for his life and settles in Midian. He lives as a shepherd for 40 years.
c. 1367 BC— this verse
God appears to Moses at the burning bush
God appears to Moses in a burning bush and commissions him to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. This is the immediate context for God's reaffirmation of His promises to Moses.
This passage lists the same four sons of Kohath, highlighting their roles within the Levitical families and their connection to the tabernacle's service.
1 Chronicles 6:2This passage also names the sons of Kohath in the context of Levitical lineage, underscoring their place in the history of Israel's worship.
1 Chronicles 6:18Here, Kohath's descendants are listed again, showing the continuation of the family line through Amram and his sons, Aaron and Moses, emphasizing their significant roles.
Genesis 46:11This verse lists Kohath and his sons, including Amram, as part of Jacob's household who went down into Egypt, connecting this genealogical detail to the larger narrative of Israel's sojourn.
Exodus 6:20This verse immediately follows, naming Amram as the father of Aaron and Moses, directly linking Kohath's lineage to the key figures of the Exodus.
gillExodus 6:18: "And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years."
And the sons of Kohath, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel,.... So they are reckoned in 1 Chronicles 6:18 though only the family of the Hebronites are mentioned in Numbers 26:58 . and the years of the life of Kohath were one hundred and thirty three years. A Jewish chronologer says (f) he died one hundred years before the going out of…
calvinExodus 6:14-30: "These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben."
Filii Simeon, Jemuel, et Jamin, Ohad, et Jachin et Sohar, et Saul filius Chananaeae. Hae cognationes Simeon.
And these are the names of the sons of Levi, according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari. And the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.
Et haec nomina…
This passage appears within a larger genealogy tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron, aiming to establish their Israelite roots as God prepares to deliver His people from Egypt. Immediately following this verse, the text details the marriage of Amram (Kohath's son) to Jochebed and the birth of Aaron and Moses, directly linking the deliverers of Israel to this ancestral line. The lengthy genealogies in these verses serve to underscore that God's chosen leaders, and the people they led, came from Abraham's promised seed, not from foreign stock.
This passage is part of a larger genealogical section tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron back to Jacob. It details the sons of Levi, specifically focusing on Kohath and his descendants, including Amram, who was Moses and Aaron's father, providing a crucial link to God's covenant promises. The context establishes the divine authority and rightful lineage of those chosen to lead Israel out of Egypt, directly following God's reaffirmation of His covenant with Moses and His promise to deliver His people.
This passage is part of a larger genealogical section tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron back to Jacob. It details the sons of Levi, specifically focusing on Kohath and his descendants, including Amram, who was Moses and Aaron's father, providing a crucial link to God's covenant promises. The context establishes the divine authority and rightful lineage of those chosen to lead Israel out of Egypt, directly following God's reaffirmation of His covenant with Moses and His promise to deliver His people.
"The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, the years of the life of Kohath being 133 years." — This passage appears within a larger genealogy tracing the lineage of Moses and Aaron, aiming to establish their Israelite roots as God prepares to deliver His people from Egypt. Immediately followin…
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