Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Assir was a son of Korah and great-grandson of Kohath, from the tribe of Levi (Exo.6.24; 1Ch.6.22).
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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 1Chronicles 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.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0617
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.
The descendants of Kohath: Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son,
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