Hebron חֶבְרוֹן
Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi.
Who is Hebron in the Bible?
Hebron was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi, making him a member of one of the principal Levitical families in ancient Israel (Exodus 6:18, Numbers 3:19, 1 Chronicles 6:2). His brothers were Amram, Izhar, and Uzziel, and together they formed the foundation of the Levitical priesthood. His descendants, called the Hebronites, played significant roles in the service of the tabernacle and temple, with notable leaders such as Jeriah serving as chief of the Hebronites during David's reign (1 Chronicles 23:19, 26:31). The Hebronites were among the Levites entrusted with specific liturgical and administrative duties, making Hebron's lineage essential to Israel's religious structure and worship practices.
Biography
Hebron was a son of Kohath and a grandson of Levi. He is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites in Exodus, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles. Hebron's brothers were Amram, Izhar, and Uzziel (Exo.6.18; Num.3.19; 1Ch.6.2,18). His descendants were known as the Hebronites, who were assigned various duties in the service of the tabernacle and the temple (Num.3.27; 26.58; 1Ch.26.23,30,31). Some of the notable Hebronites included Jeriah, the chief of the Hebronites during the time of David (1Ch.23.19; 26.31), and Hashabiah, a leader during the time of David (1Ch.15.9).
Family
Siblings
Offspring
- Jeriah Tribe of LeviSon of HebronA Levite, the firstborn son of Hebron.View full profile →
- Amariah Tribe of LeviSon of HebronLevite, descendant of Hebron, during David's reignView full profile →
- Jahaziel MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Jekameam Tribe of LeviSon of HebronA Levite, son of Hebron.View full profile →
In Scripture
3 biblical books ; 1 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:18
"The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years."
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Numbers 3 verses
- Numbers 3:19
"The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel."
- Numbers 3:27
"From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites."
- Numbers 26:58
"These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram,"
1 Chronicles 5 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:2
"The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel."
- 1 Chronicles 6:18
"The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel."
- 1 Chronicles 15:9
"from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;"
- 1 Chronicles 23:12
"The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all."
- 1 Chronicles 23:19
"The sons of Hebron: Jeriah was the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֶבְרוֹן |
| Group | Hebrew | חֶבְרוֹנִי |