Assir אַסִּיר
Son of Korah who is grandson of Kohath
Who is Assir in the Bible?
Assir was a son of Korah and a member of the Kohathite clan within the tribe of Levi, as recorded in Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 6:22. As a descendant of Kohath through his father Korah, Assir belonged to a priestly lineage with important responsibilities in Israel's religious life. The Kohathites, including Assir's family line, were entrusted with the sacred duty of caring for and transporting the most holy items of the tabernacle during Israel's wilderness journey. Though Assir himself appears only in genealogical records, his place in this distinguished Levitical family underscores the hereditary nature of Israel's religious leadership and the central role the descendants of Kohath played in maintaining Israel's worship practices.
Biography
Assir was a Levite, the son of Korah and great-grandson of Kohath. He is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in Exodus 6 and 1 Chronicles 6. Assir belonged to the Kohathite clan, which was responsible for carrying the most sacred items of the tabernacle during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. The Kohathites, including Assir's family, were given specific duties in the care and transportation of the holy objects. As a descendant of Levi through Kohath and Korah, Assir was part of a lineage that played a significant role in the religious life of ancient Israel.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:24
"The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:22
"The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אַסִּיר |