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

  2. Helah’s son from the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:7).

People and places

Izhar: Son of Kohath, grandson of Levi; father of Korah Izhar: Son of Asher listed in the genealogy in Chronicles