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

EXODUS 6:22KJV
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Exodus 6:22 (KJV)

What does Exodus 6:22 mean?

Exodus 6:22 lists the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri. This verse is part of a genealogy that traces the family lines of the Levites, showing the descendants of Levi’s son Uzziel.

In this passage, God is speaking to Moses, and the text is recording the family members of the tribe of Levi. This genealogy helps establish the background of key figures involved in Israel’s religious leadership and sets the stage for later events involving these families, especially in the priesthood and service of the tabernacle.

Why Exodus 6:22 matters

  • This verse clarifies the family relationships among the Levites, which is important for understanding the roles certain people play later in the story, such as in Levitical duties and leadership.
  • By listing these names, the text roots the story of Moses and Aaron in real families and history, emphasizing that their leadership comes from a specific lineage.
  • The verse connects to the broader passage by showing the continuity of God’s promises to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, now being worked out through the tribe of Levi.

Where else these words appear

“Elzaphan” Hebrew H469 · used in 6 verses

  • 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.
  • Numbers 3:30 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
  • 1 Chronicles 15:8 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred:

“Mishael” Hebrew H4332 · used in 7 verses

  • 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.
  • Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
  • Daniel 1:11 Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

“Uzziel” Hebrew H5816 · used in 16 verses

  • Exodus 6:18 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.
  • 1 Chronicles 6:2 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel.
  • 1 Chronicles 23:20 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second.