Exodus 6:22
New International Version
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan and Sithri.

New Living Translation
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

English Standard Version
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

King James Bible
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

New King James Version
And the sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri.

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

NASB 1995
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

American Standard Version
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Contemporary English Version
Uzziel's sons were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

English Revised Version
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Good News Translation
Uzziel also had three sons: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

International Standard Version
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

NET Bible
The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

World English Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Young's Literal Translation
And sons of Uzziel are Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael and Elzaphan, Zithri.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons also of Oziel: Mizael, and Elizaphan, and Sethri.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

New American Bible
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan and Sithri.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Uzziel: Minshael, Elizphan, and Zithri.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Uzil: Manshayel and Elitsphan and Sathri.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Oziel, Misael, and Elisaphan, and Segri.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
21The sons of Izhar were Korah, Nepheg, and Zichri. 22The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri. 23And Aaron married Elisheba, the daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.…

Cross References
Numbers 3:27-28
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites. / The number of all the males a month old or more was 8,600. They were responsible for the duties of the sanctuary.

1 Chronicles 6:18
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 23:12-13
The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel—four in all. / The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.

Numbers 26:57-59
Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. / These were the families of the Levites: The Libnite clan, the Hebronite clan, the Mahlite clan, the Mushite clan, and the Korahite clan. Now Kohath was the father of Amram, / and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

1 Chronicles 6:3
The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Numbers 3:19-20
The sons of Kohath by their clans were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. / And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families.

1 Chronicles 23:6
Then David divided the Levites into divisions according to the sons of Levi: Gershom, Kohath, and Merari.

Numbers 18:1-7
So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood. / But bring with you also your brothers from the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father, that they may join you and assist you and your sons before the Tent of the Testimony. / And they shall attend to your duties and to all the duties of the Tent; but they must not come near to the furnishings of the sanctuary or the altar, or both they and you will die. ...

1 Chronicles 24:1-3
These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service.

Numbers 4:1-3
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting.

Hebrews 7:11-12
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 5:1-4
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. / He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness. / That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. ...

Hebrews 7:23-28
Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office. / But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. / Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. ...

Hebrews 8:1-6
The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, / and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man. / And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer. ...

Hebrews 9:6-10
When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties. / But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. / By this arrangement the Holy Spirit was showing that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

Leviticus 10:4
And Moses called Mishael and Elzaphan, the sons of Uzziel the uncle of Aaron, and said unto them, Come near, carry your brethren from before the sanctuary out of the camp.

Nehemiah 3:20
After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired the other piece, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.

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The sons of Uzziel
This phrase introduces us to the lineage of Uzziel, who was a son of Kohath, making him a member of the Levitical tribe. The Levites were set apart for religious duties, and their genealogies are significant in understanding the priestly and service roles within the Israelite community. The name "Uzziel" in Hebrew means "God is my strength," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names where the character or hope of the individual is tied to their relationship with God. This lineage emphasizes the importance of family heritage and divine calling in the service of God.

Mishael
Mishael, one of Uzziel's sons, is a name that means "Who is what God is?" This rhetorical question underscores the incomparability of God, a central theme in the Hebrew faith. Mishael later appears in the book of Leviticus (10:4) as one of the relatives tasked with carrying away the bodies of Nadab and Abihu, Aaron's sons, after they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord. This connection highlights the solemn responsibilities and the reverence required in the service of God, as well as the close-knit nature of the Levitical families.

Elzaphan
The name Elzaphan means "God has protected" or "God is my treasure." Elzaphan is mentioned in Numbers 3:30 as the leader of the Kohathite families, indicating a position of authority and responsibility. His role in the community underscores the theme of divine protection and leadership, which is a recurring motif in the narrative of the Israelites. The Kohathites were responsible for the care of the sanctuary's most sacred objects, emphasizing the trust and honor bestowed upon Elzaphan and his descendants.

Sithri
Sithri, the third son, has a name that means "my hiding place" or "protection." Although not much is detailed about Sithri in the biblical text, the meaning of his name resonates with the idea of God as a refuge and protector. This concept is a comforting assurance for the Israelites, who often faced trials and adversities. The inclusion of Sithri in this genealogy serves as a reminder of the protective nature of God over His chosen people and their families.

Verse 22. - The sons of Uzziel. Mishael and Elzaphan are again mentioned as "sons of Uzziel" in Leviticus 10:4. They were employed by Moses to carry the bodies of Nadab and Abihu out of the camp. Elzaphan, called Elizaphan, is mentioned as head of the Ko-hathites in Numbers 3:30.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
וּבְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Uzziel [were]
עֻזִּיאֵ֑ל (‘uz·zî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5816: Uzziel -- 'my strength is God', the name of several Israelites

Mishael,
מִֽישָׁאֵ֥ל (mî·šā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4332: Mishael -- 'Who is what God is?' three Israelites

Elzaphan,
וְאֶלְצָפָ֖ן (wə·’el·ṣā·p̄ān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 469: Elizaphan -- 'God has protected', two Israelites

and Sithri.
וְסִתְרִֽי׃ (wə·siṯ·rî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5644: Sithri -- a Levite


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