Bible Dictionary
Izhar
Izhar was a son of Kohath, grandson of Levi, and father of Korah. His descendants formed a Kohathite Levitical family; another Izhar is listed among Judah’s descendants.
Definition
Izhar, meaning “oil” or “the shining one,” was a son of Kohath, grandson of Levi, and father of Korah. His descendants formed a Kohathite Levitical family. Another Izhar, or Zohar, appears among Judah’s descendants.
Biblical Usage
Izhar is named in the genealogy of Levi and Aaron and as Korah’s father. The Izharites served as a recognized Levitical family.
Historical Background
Izhar was an uncle of Aaron and Moses. His family is also called the Izeharites and is associated with Levitical service.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Oil, one of the sons of Kohath, and grandson of Levi (Ex. 6:18, 21; Num. 16:1).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(oil), son of Kohath grandson of Levi, uncle of Aaron and Moses and father of Korah. (Exodus 6:18,21; Numbers 3:19; 16:1; 1 Chronicles 6:2,18) (B.C. after 1490.) Izhar was the head of the family of the Izharites, (1 Chronicles 24:22; 26:23) or Izeharites. (Numbers 3:27; 1 Chronicles 26:23,29)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>iz'-har (yitshar, "the shining one"):</p><p>(1) The father of Korah (Nu 16:1), descended from a Kohathite Levite of this name, whose descendants formed a family, in the tribe of Levi (Ex 6:18,21; Nu 3:19,27; 1Ch 6:18,38).</p><p>(2) A descendant of Judah, whose mother's name was Helah. the American Revised Version margin gives the name Zohar (1Ch 4:7).</p>