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) |
|---|---|---|
| יָֽחַת | Jahath | 1Chr.24.22 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.22
- son of: Shelomith (שְׁלֹמִית)
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 Shelomith • Levite, son of Shelomoth, descendant of Izhar.
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jahath was a Levite, the son of Shelomoth, and a descendant of Izhar (1Ch.24.22).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.24.22;
- only referred to as Jahath יַחַת;
- a son of Shelomith שְׁלֹמִית.
Jahath is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24:22 as a Levite, the son of Shelomoth, and a descendant of Izhar. This passage is part of a larger section that describes the divisions of the Levites for their service in the temple 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. Izhar was one of the sons of Kohath, who was one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with Gershon and Merari (1Ch.23.6,12).
In this context, Jahath is listed as the son of Shelomoth, who was a descendant of Izhar (1Ch.24.22). The text is providing a genealogical record of the Levites who were appointed to serve in the temple, organized according to their ancestral houses.
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
Related Profiles:
- Shelomith (father)