Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Kish was a Levite from the clan of Merari, whose descendants were assigned duties in the tabernacle service.
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Kish is mentioned in 1Ch.23.21-22 and 1Ch.24.29 as a Levite from the clan of Merari. He is listed among the descendants of Mahli, one of the sons of Merari.
In the context of organizing the Levitical duties during the reign of King David, the descendants of Kish were assigned specific roles in the service of the tabernacle (1Ch.23.21-22). This highlights the importance of the Levitical clans and their responsibilities in maintaining the worship and religious practices of ancient Israel.
The genealogy of the Levites in 1Chronicles 24 again mentions Kish as a descendant of Mahli (1Ch.24.29). This reaffirms his lineage and place within the Levitical clan structure.
Apart from these genealogical records and the mention of his descendants' duties, no further information is provided about Kish's life or specific role within the Levitical community. His inclusion in the genealogies emphasizes the continuity and organization of the Levitical clans in their service to God.
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3 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H7027
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish.
Eleazar died without having any sons; he had only daughters. Their cousins, the sons of Kish, married them.
From Kish: Jerahmeel the son of Kish.
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