Lexical Definition
יַחַת Yachath (yakh'-ath) Jahath N:N-M-P
from יָחַד; unity
Jahath.
- § Jahath = "He will snatch up"
- Jachath, the name of four Israelites
1) son of Reaiah and grandson of Shobal of the tribe of Judah
2) a son of Libni and grandson of Gershom and great grandson of Levi
3) a Gershonite Levite; the eldest son of Shimei and the grandson of Laadan; founder of the house of Jahath
4) a Levite and son of Shelomoth
5) a Merarite Levite in the reign of Josiah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַ֣חַת | Jahath | 1Chr.23.10 • 1Chr.23.11 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.20
- son of: Shimei (שִׁמְעִי)
- brother of: Jahath (יַחַת), Zizah (זִינָא); Jeush@ (יְעוּשׁ), Beriah (בְּרִיעָה)
- father of: Zimmah (זִמָּה)
- Also named: shim.i (שִׁמְעִי "Shimei" שִׁמְעִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַ֫חַת proper name, masculine (perhaps for יַחְתֶּה, יַחֲתֶה he (God) will snatch up) —
1. grandson of Judah 1Chr 4:2 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ιεθ, ᵐ5L Ιαωθ.
2. Levites:
a. 1Chr 6:5*; 1Chr 6:28*, ᵐ5 Ιεεθ, ᵐ5L Ιααθ.
b. 1Chr 23:10; 1Chr 23:11, ᵐ5 Ιεθ, ᵐ5L Ιειηλ.
c. 1Chr 24:22, ᵐ5 Ιναθ, ᵐ5L Ιααθ.
d. 2Chr 34:12, ᵐ5 Ιε(θ), ᵐ5L Ιαεθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:2 · 6:5* · 6:28* · 23:10 · 23:11 · 24:22 |
| 2 Chronicles | 34:12 |
Profile
Male • Son of Shimei • Levite, descendant of Shimei, son of Gershon.
Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jahath was a Levite, a descendant of Shimei, and a grandson of Gershon (1Ch.23.10-11).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.23.10;
- only referred to as Jahath יַחַת;
- son of Shimei שִׁמְעִי;
- a brother of Zizah זִינָא, Jeush יְעוּשׁ, and Beriah בְּרִיעָה.
Jahath is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 23:10-11 as a Levite, a descendant of Shimei, and a grandson of Gershon. This passage is part of a larger section that describes the organization of the Levites during the reign of King David.
The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel, set apart for religious duties and the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. Gershon was one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with Kohath and Merari (1Ch.23.6).
In this context, Jahath is listed as one of the sons of Shimei, who was a son of Laadan, a descendant of Gershon (1Ch.23.7-9). The text notes that Shimei had four sons, including Jahath, but that they were considered as one family because they had fewer sons compared to other Levite families (1Ch.23.11).
No other specific details are provided about Jahath's life, role, or responsibilities as a Levite. His inclusion in this genealogical record, however, highlights the importance of the Levitical lineage and the organization of the Levites for their service in the temple during the time of David.
All entries for Jahath: יַחַת