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12 The Kohathites had four families: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. 13 Amram had two sons: Aaron and Moses. Aaron’s lineage was chosen to ordain and cleanse themselves as the most holy among the Levites forever. They were charged with burning incense before the Eternal, ministering to Him, and blessing in His name forever. Because they were set apart, their lineage is not included in this genealogy. 14 Moses, the man of God, had two sons whose family lineages were included in this genealogy of the tribe of Levi.

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Kohathites

12 The sons of Kohath:(A)

Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel—four in all.

13 The sons of Amram:(B)

Aaron and Moses.

Aaron was set apart,(C) he and his descendants forever, to consecrate the most holy things, to offer sacrifices before the Lord, to minister(D) before him and to pronounce blessings(E) in his name forever. 14 The sons of Moses the man(F) of God were counted as part of the tribe of Levi.

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