Jissia (also spelled Jishja or Jishia) is a person mentioned in 1 Chronicles who belonged to the Levitical lineage. He was a descendant of Izhar, son of Kohath, and is listed in the genealogical records of Levitical families who served in the temple during King David's organization of worship.
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Mentioned in the Levitical lineage
Jissia is listed as part of Izhar's descendants among the Levites in 1 Chronicles, where the Levitical families are cataloged.
Jissia belonged to the Kohathites, one of the three main branches of the tribe of Levi, who had special duties related to the service of the sanctuary.
13The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron was set apart, he and his sons forever, to be consecrated as most holy, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister to him, and to pronounce blessings in his name forever.
The branch of the Levites to which Jishar belonged, and to which Izzia also belonged, was assigned specific duties related to temple service and worship.