a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him
Jahath [N] [H] [S] union. A son of Shimei, and grandson of Gershom ( 1 Chronicles 23:10 ). One of the sons of Shelomoth, of the family of Kohath ( 1 Chronicles 24:22 ). A Levite of the family of Merari, one of the overseers of the repairs of the temple under Josiah ( 2 Chronicles 34:12 ). These dictionary topics are from... View Details
Levi [N] [H] [S] adhesion. The third son of Jacob by Leah. The origin of the name is found in Leah's words ( Genesis 29:34 ), "This time will my husband be joined [Heb. yillaveh] unto me." He is mentioned as taking a prominent part in avenging his sister Dinah ( Genesis 34:25-31 ). He and his three sons went down with Jacob ( 46:11 ) into Egypt, where he died at the age of one hundre... View Details