Kohathites
   the descendants of Kohath. They formed the first of the three
   divisions of the Levites (Ex. 6:16, 18; Num. 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
   (Num. 4). Their place in the marching and encampment was south
   of the tabernacle (Num. 3:29, 31). Their numbers at different
   times are specified (3:28; 4:36; 26:57, 62). Samuel was of this
   division.