Kohathites @ the descendants of Kohath. They formed the first of the three divisions of the Levites Exodus:6:16-18; Numbers:3:17). In the journeyings of the Israelites they had the charge of the most holy portion of the vessels of the tabernacle, including the ark Numbers:4). Their place in the marching and encampment was south of the tabernacle Numbers:3:29-31). Their numbers at different times are specified (3:28; 4:36; 26:57,62). Samuel was of this division.