Izhar was the second son of Kohath, making him a grandson of Levi. His brothers were Amram (father of Moses and Aaron), Hebron, and Uzziel. Through Izhar descended the Izharite division of the Kohathite Levites.
Key verses:Exodus 6:18Exodus 6:21Numbers 3:19
☩Notable Descendants
Korah, who led the infamous rebellion against Moses, was a son of Izhar. Despite Korah's sin and judgment, the Korahites survived and later became prominent in templeworship. Several psalmsbear the inscription 'of the sons of Korah.'
1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Izhar," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
