Jahath יַ֫חַת
Levite, son of Shelomoth, descendant of Izhar.
Who is Jahath in the Bible?
Jahath was a Levite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:22 as the son of Shelomoth and a descendant of Izhar. He lived during the reign of King David and belonged to the priestly line of Kohath, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. Jahath appears in the biblical genealogical records that organized the Levites into divisions for their service in the temple. His inclusion in this genealogy reflects the importance the Israelites placed on maintaining accurate records of priestly lineage and temple service responsibilities.
Biography
Jahath is mentioned in 1Ch.24.22 as a Levite, the son of Shelomoth, and a descendant of Izhar. This passage is part of a larger section that describes the divisions of the Levites for their service in the temple during the reign of King David.
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. Izhar was one of the sons of Kohath, who was one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with Gershon and Merari (1Ch.23.6,12).
In this context, Jahath is listed as the son of Shelomoth, who was a descendant of Izhar (1Ch.24.22). The text is providing a genealogical record of the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple, organized according to their ancestral houses.
No other specific details are provided about Jahath's life, role, or responsibilities as a Levite. His inclusion in this genealogical record, however, highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and the organization of the Levites for their service in the temple during the time of David.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 24:22
"From the Izharites: Shelomoth; from the sons of Shelomoth: Jahath."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יַ֫חַת |