A man of the tribe of Levi living during the time of Egypt and the wilderness, son of Kohath and father of Korah, Nepheg, Zichri, and Shelomith, mentioned in Exodus 6:18.
About Amminadab (Izhar)
The father of Elisheba, who was Aaron’s wife (Exodus 6:23). Amminadab was also the father of Nahshon, Judah’s tribal leader in the wilderness (Numbers 1:7; 2:3; 7:12, 17; 10:14; 1 Chronicles 2:10). Amminadab is listed in the list of David's ancestors (Ruth 4:18–22). Later, he is listed in the list of Jesus Christ's ancestors (Matthew 1:4; Luke 3:33). See Ancestry of Jesus Christ.
An alternate name for Izhar, one of Kohath’s sons (1 Chronicles 6:22). See Izhar #1.
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Kohath
- Half-siblings 3
- Amram, Hebron, Uzziel
- Children 4
- Korah, Nepheg, Zichri, Shelomith
- Nieces & Nephews 12
- Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Jeriah, Amariah (1 Chronicles 23:19), Jahaziel (1 Chronicles 23:19), Jekameam, Mishael, Elizaphan, Sithri, Micah (1 Chronicles 23:20), Isshiah (1 Chronicles 23:20)
- Aunt
- Jochebed
- Uncles 2
- Gershon, Merari
- Cousins 8
- Libni, Shimei, Mahli, Mushi, Jaaziah, Moses, Aaron, Miriam
Key References
Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,
All Scripture References (1)
1 Chronicles (1)
Meraioth was the father of Amariah, Amariah was the father of Ahitub,