Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Assir was a Levite ancestor of Samuel the prophet (1Ch.6.23, 37).
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Assir is mentioned in the genealogy of the Levites in 1Chronicles 6, which traces the lineage of the prophet Samuel. He is listed as an ancestor of Samuel, belonging to the Kohathite clan of the Levites. The genealogy in this chapter emphasizes the importance of the Levitical lineage and its connection to significant figures in Israel's history, such as Samuel. As an ancestor of Samuel, Assir's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and the role of the Kohathites in the religious leadership of Israel.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0617
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
the son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
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