Encyclopedia of The Bible – Izhar
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Izhar

IZHAR ĭz’ här (יִצְהָ֔ר). Son of Kohath the son of Levi (Exod 6:18, 21; Num 3:19, KJV Izehar; 16:1; 1 Chron 6:2, 18, 38; 23:12, 18); patronymic IZHARITES, ītes (Num 3:27; KJV IZEHARITES; 1 Chron 24:22; 26:23, 29).

2. A descendant of Judah; his mother’s name was Helah (1 Chron 4:7; KJV Jezoar). ASVmg. gives the name Zohar (1 Chron 4:7).