IZHAR

1. One of Kohath’s sons from Levi’s tribe (Ex 6:18, 21; Nm 3:19; 16:1; 1 Chr 6:2, 18, 38; 23:12, 18), and father of the Izharite family (Nm 3:27; 1 Chr 24:22; 26:23, 29); alternately called Amminadab in 1 Chronicles 6:22. One of Izhar’s sons was Korah, who led the rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Nm 16:1-11).

2. Helah’s son from Judah’s tribe (1 Chr 4:7).