IZHAR

iz'-har (yitshar, "the shining one"):

(1) The father of Korah (Numbers 16:1), descended from a Kohathite Levite of this name, whose descendants formed a family, in the tribe of Levi (Exodus 6:18,21; Numbers 3:19,27; 1 Chronicles 6:18,38).

(2) A descendant of Judah, whose mother's name was Helah. the American Revised Version margin gives the name Zohar (1 Chronicles 4:7).

Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'IZHAR'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.