12. Kohath had four sons. They were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
13. Amram’s sons were Aaron and Moses. Aaron was chosen for a special work. He and his descendants were chosen to always be the ones to do this special work—to prepare the holy things for the Temple service. They were the ones to burn the incense before the Lord, to serve him as priests and give blessings to the people in his name forever.
14. Moses was the man of God, and his sons were part of the tribe of Levi.
15. Moses’ sons were Gershom and Eliezer.
16. Gershom’s oldest son was Shubael.
17. Eliezer’s oldest son was Rehabiah. Eliezer had no other sons. But Rehabiah had very many sons.
18. Izhar’s oldest son was Shelomith.
19. Hebron’s oldest son was Jeriah. Hebron’s second son was Amariah. Jahaziel was the third son, and Jekameam was the fourth son.
20. Uzziel’s oldest son was Micah, and Isshiah was his second son.
21. Merari’s sons were Mahli and Mushi. Mahli’s sons were Eleazar and Kish.