Tahath תַּ֫חַת
Levite of the Kohathite clan, son of Assir
Who is Tahath in the Bible?
Tahath was a Levite of the Kohathite clan mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:24 and 6:37 as the son of Assir and father of Uriel. He appears in the genealogical records tracing the lineage of the prophet Samuel and his descendants, establishing his place in the priestly line of Levi. As a member of the Kohathite clan, Tahath would have been responsible for the transportation and care of the sacred objects of the tabernacle, a significant duty among the Levitical priesthood. Though little is recorded about his individual life, Tahath's inclusion in this genealogy underscores the importance of priestly lineage in Israel's religious history.
Biography
Tahath is mentioned in 1Ch.6.24,37 as a Levite of the Kohathite clan. He was the son of Assir and the father of Uriel. This genealogy lists the descendants of Levi, tracing the ancestry of the prophet Samuel and his sons. As a Kohathite Levite, Tahath would have been involved in the transportation and care of the sacred objects of the tabernacle.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:24
"Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son."
- 1 Chronicles 6:37
"the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | תַּ֫חַת |