kindred of the High; i.e., "friend of Jehovah." (1.) The son of Kohath, the son of Levi. He married Jochebed, "his father's sister," and was the father of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses (Exo 6:18, Exo 6: 20; Num. 3:19). He died in Egypt at the age of 137 years (Exo 6:20). His descendants were called Amramites (Num. 3:27; 1-Chr 26:23). (2.) Ezra 10:34.
