תַּ֫חַת (ta.chat)
ta.chat
Tahath
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The proper name Tahath appears only three times in the Hebrew Bible, primarily within genealogical records in Chronicles. It identifies two distinct individuals: a Kohathite Levite who is the son of Assir and father of Uriel or Zephaniah, and an Ephraimite descendant of Bered who fathers Eladah or Zabad. The name itself translates to "station" or "underneath," reflecting its root meaning.
While the word can denote a physical location or position, here it functions as a personal identifier within the tribal lineages of Israel. Its occurrence in these specific verses highlights the careful preservation of ancestral lines during the period of the Divided Monarchy, linking Levitical service and Ephraimite heritage through named generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Tahath appears in Scripture as a marker of place and lineage, meaning "station" or "underneath." In Numbers, it records where Israel camped during their journey, reminding us that God guides His people through specific locations and times. These stops were not random but part of a divine itinerary.
In Chronicles, Tahath appears in genealogies, linking families within the tribes of Ephraim and Levi. This shows how God values every individual in His historical plan. Even names listed briefly contribute to the larger story of faithfulness and preservation across generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Tahath2×
- from/ Tahath1×
- at/ Tahath1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִ/תָּ֑חַת1×
- וְ/תַ֥חַת1×
- וְ/תַ֣חַת1×
- בְּ/תָֽחַת\׃1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 33:26
They traveled from Makheloth, and encamped in Tahath.
This verse identifies Tahath as a specific campsite in Israel's journey, showing God's guidance through physical locations.
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Numbers 33:27
They traveled from Tahath, and encamped in Terah.
It marks the departure from Tahath, emphasizing the movement and progression of Israel's wilderness travels.
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I Chronicles 7:20
The sons of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,
This occurrence places Tahath within Ephraimite lineage, highlighting the importance of family records in preserving tribal identity.