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Zithri

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A son of Uzziel and a Levite descended from Kohath.

Definition

Zithri, properly Sithri, was a son of Uzziel and a Levite descended from Kohath. The name is associated with Jehovah’s protection.

Biblical Usage

Zithri is named in the genealogy of the Levites in Exodus 6:22.

Historical Background

The supplied material notes that Exodus 6:21 should read Zichri rather than Zithri in the Authorized Version’s older wording.

Scripture References

Exodus 6:22 Exodus 6:21

Related Figures

Kohath

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Lord protects, a Levite, son of Uzziel (Ex. 6:22).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(protection of Jehovah), properly Sithri; one of the sons of Uzziel the son of Kohath. (Exodus 6:22) In (Exodus 6:21) Zithri should be Zichri, as in Authorized Version of 1611.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>zith'-ri.</p><p>See SITHRI.</p>
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