Priests
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Aaron
First High Priest of Israel who served as the spokesman for Moses during the Exodus
The first High Priest of Israel, elder brother of Moses, and primary spokesman for the Israelites during the Exodus from Egypt.
Abiathar
High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David
The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.
Abihu
Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire
The second son of Aaron who was appointed as a priest but suffered divine judgment for offering unauthorized fire before the LORD.
Abishua, Son of Phinehas
Levite priest in the line of Aaron and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe
Abishua was a high-ranking Levite priest and the son of Phinehas, serving as a critical link in the high priestly line during the post-Exodus era.
Adaiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return
Priest who oversaw the work of the temple after the return from the Babylonian Exile
A prominent Levite and priest who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile to oversee temple operations.
Adiel, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period
Priest of the Immer family whose descendants served in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple
A priest of the tribe of Levi and descendant of Immer whose family served in Jerusalem following the return from Babylonian exile.
Ahimaaz, Son of Zadok the Priest
Priestly messenger who outran a Cushite to bring news to King David
A Levite priest and loyalist to King David known for his exceptional speed as a runner and his role as a tactical messenger during the rebellion of Absalom.
Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob
High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob
The High Priest at Nob who unknowingly assisted David during his flight from King Saul, resulting in the tragic execution of his priestly household.
Ahimelech, Son of Abiathar
Priest who assisted King David in organizing the divisions of the sanctuary service
A high-ranking priest during the reign of King David and a member of the line of Ithamar who assisted in the organization of the sanctuary service.
Ahitub, Father of Zadok
Levite of the line of Eleazar and the father of the High Priest Zadok
Ahitub was a Levite of the line of Eleazar and the father of Zadok, who served as the prominent High Priest during the reigns of King David and King Solomon.
Ahitub, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite descendant of Amariah and father of Zadok in the high-priestly line
Ahitub was a descendant of Aaron within the high-priestly line of Eleazar, serving as a vital link in the genealogical record of Israel during the Divided Monarchy.
Ahitub, Son of Phinehas
Grandson of Eli and father of Ahimelech the High Priest of Nob
A Levite priest and grandson of Eli who served during the United Monarchy and fathered the High Priest Ahimelech.
Alexander
High-priestly family member who participated in the interrogation of the apostles Peter and John
A member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem and a relative of Annas and Caiaphas who participated in the trial of the apostles Peter and John.
Amariah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite priest in the lineage of the high-priesthood during the Divided Monarchy
A Levite priest of the high-priestly line during the Divided Monarchy, identified as the son of Azariah and father of Ahitub.
Amariah, Priest of the United Monarchy
Priest of the line of Eleazar who was the father of Ahitub and grandfather of Zadok
A Levite priest of the high-priestly line of Eleazar during the United Monarchy, serving as the father of Ahitub and grandfather of Zadok.
Amzi, Levite of the Exile and Return
Levite ancestor whose descendants performed the work of the temple in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah
A member of the tribe of Levi whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
An Unnamed Ancestor of Abiathar
Priestly descendant of Eli whose lineage was eventually removed from office to fulfill prophecy
A Levite priest of the house of Eli whose lineage linked the judgments of the era of the Judges to the transition of the United Monarchy.
An Unnamed Priest of Eli’s Household
Levite priest whose lineage fulfilled the prophecy against the house of Eli
A member of the tribe of Levi and descendant of Eli whose removal from the priesthood fulfilled a divine judgment declared at Shiloh.
An Unnamed Priest, Ancestor of Eli
Levite ancestor of Eli who connected the house of Eli to the line of Ithamar
An unnamed member of the tribe of Levi and a descendant of Ithamar who served as the ancestral link between the priestly line of Aaron and the house of Eli.
Ananias the High Priest
High priest who prosecuted the Apostle Paul before Governor Felix
The Jewish high priest who presided over the initial trial of the Apostle Paul and later prosecuted him before the Roman governor Felix.
Annas
High Priest who led the preliminary trial of Jesus and daughter's husband was Caiaphas
Annas was a powerful Jewish High Priest of the first century who exerted significant influence over the Sanhedrin during the trials of Jesus and the early apostles.
Azariah, Chief Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Chief priest who confronted King Uzziah for attempting to burn incense in the Temple
A bold chief priest during the reign of King Uzziah who led a group of eighty priests to prevent the king from unlawfully burning incense in the Temple.
Azariah, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy
Chief official of God's temple and father of the Chief Priest Seraiah
Azariah was a high official in the Temple of Jerusalem and a key link in the Aaronic priesthood during the late Divided Monarchy, serving as the father of the Chief Priest Seraiah.
Azariah, Son of Johanan
Levite priest in the line of Zadok and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe
A Levite priest during the Divided Monarchy who served in the high priestly line and was the father of Amariah.
Azariah, Son of Zadok the Priest
Priest and high official in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy
A high-ranking official and priest in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy, descended from the line of Zadok.
Bukki, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite priest in the direct line of Eleazar and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe
A Levite priest of the line of Eleazar who served in the high priestly genealogy between the eras of the judges and the early monarchy.
Caiaphas
High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the trial of Jesus
The influential Jewish High Priest during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus of Nazareth.
Eleazar, Son of Aaron
High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land
Eleazar was the third son of Aaron and his successor as the High Priest of Israel, serving as a key leader alongside Moses and Joshua during the wilderness wanderings and the conquest of Canaan.
Eli
High Priest at Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel and suffered the loss of the Ark of the Covenant
Eli was a high priest of Israel at Shiloh and a judge during the transition to the United Monarchy, known for mentoring the prophet Samuel.
Eliashib, Son of Joiakim
High priest who presided over the levitical family records during the return from exile
A high priest of the Tribe of Levi during the Post-Exilic period who presided over the temple and the levitical records in Jerusalem.
Ezra the Scribe
Scribe and priest who led the return from Babylon and restored the Law of Moses in Jerusalem
A priest and skilled scribe of the Tribe of Levi who led the second wave of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem to restore the Law of Moses.
Gemariah, Son of Hilkiah
Envoy of King Zedekiah who carried Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon
A high-ranking Judean official and son of the High Priest Hilkiah who served as a royal messenger for King Zedekiah during the Babylonian crisis.
Hilkiah the High Priest
High Priest who found the Book of the Law in the Temple during the reign of King Josiah
The high priest during the reign of King Josiah who discovered the 'Book of the Law' in the Temple, sparking a national spiritual reformation in Judah.
Hophni
Priest of Shiloh whose corruption led to his death and the capture of the Ark
A priest of Israel at Shiloh and son of Eli whose corrupt behavior and eventual death in battle signaled the end of his family’s priestly dominance.
Ithamar
Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans
The youngest son of Aaron and Elisheba, Ithamar was a high-ranking priest who supervised the construction of the Tabernacle and the duties of the Levites during the Wilderness wanderings.
Jaddua, High Priest of the Return
High priest who appears at the end of the genealogical list of the return from exile
A high priest of the Tribe of Levi who served during the post-exilic period and is recorded in the genealogical registers of the book of Nehemiah.
Jehoiada, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy
High Priest who saved the infant Joash and restored the Davidic throne
A pivotal High Priest who orchestrated the restoration of the Davidic line by crowning King Joash and overthrowing the usurper Queen Athaliah.
Jehozadak
Priestly bridge who was carried into Babylonian exile and fathered the High Priest of the Return
A high-ranking priest of the line of Zadok who was carried into Babylonian captivity and served as the link between the first and second temple priesthoods.
Johanan, High Priest in the Days of Nehemiah
Levitical family head whose name marks the conclusion of certain records in the Book of the Chronicles
A high-ranking Levite and descendant of Eliashib, Johanan served during the Persian period and was central to the genealogical records of the post-exilic returnees.
Johanan, Son of Azariah the Priest
Priest in the lineage of Zadok who fathered the Azariah who served in Solomon's Temple
A Levite and high-ranking priest of the Divided Monarchy, Johanan was a descendant of Zadok who maintained the priestly line in Jerusalem during the era of the First Temple.
John, Member of the High Priest's Family
Member of the high priest's family who presided over the trial of Peter and John
A member of the aristocratic high-priestly family in Jerusalem who sat in judgment of the apostles Peter and John after the healing of a lame man.
Joiada, High Priest of the Restoration
High priest whose son was expelled by Nehemiah for marrying the daughter of Sanballat
A high priest of the Tribe of Levi during the post-exilic period, Joiada served in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah and the Persian King Darius.
Joiakim
High priest who served between the time of Zerubbabel and the arrival of Nehemiah
High Priest during the post-exilic period who served as a vital link in the genealogical and ecclesiastical continuity of the returned Jewish community.
Jonathan, Son of Abiathar the Priest
Priestly courier who carried vital intelligence to King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah
A loyal priest of the tribe of Levi who served as a courier and intelligence agent for King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah.
Joshua, High Priest of the Return
High Priest who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Second Temple
Joshua, son of Jehozadak, was the first High Priest of the Jewish community that returned from the Babylonian exile to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
Melchizedek
King of Salem and priest who blessed Abraham and received his tithe
Melchizedek was the King of Salem and a priest of God Most High who blessed the patriarch Abraham during the Patriarchal Period.
Meraioth
Priest in the line of Eleazar who appears in the high-priestly genealogies of 1 Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah
Meraioth was a Levite priest of the line of Eleazar who served during the era of the Divided Monarchy and is recorded as a crucial link in the high-priestly genealogy.
Micah of Ephraim
Man whose private idols and priest were stolen by the tribe of Dan
A man from the hill country of Ephraim whose private shrine and Levite priest were seized by the tribe of Dan during the period of the Judges.
Nadab, Son of Aaron
Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense
Nadab was the firstborn son of Aaron and a high-ranking priest who was consumed by fire from the LORD for offering unauthorized incense during the wilderness wanderings.
Phinehas, Son of Eleazar
Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood
Phinehas was a high-ranking priest known for his zeal for the holiness of God, famously halting a plague in Israel through an act of decisive judgment at Peor.
Phinehas, Son of Eli
Priest of Shiloh whose death fulfilled a prophecy of judgment against the house of Eli
Phinehas was a priest at Shiloh during the United Monarchy whose death coincided with the Philistine capture of the Ark of the Covenant.
Sceva
Jewish chief priest whose seven sons were defeated by a demon-possessed man
A Jewish chief priest in Ephesus during the first century AD whose seven sons were known for attempting to exorcise demons using the name of Jesus.
Seraiah the Chief Priest
Chief Priest of Jerusalem who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar after the fall of the Temple
Seraiah was the final high priest of Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem before its destruction by the Babylonians and the father of Ezra the Scribe.
Shallum, Father of Hilkiah
Priest of the line of Zadok and the father of High Priest Hilkiah
A high-ranking priest of the line of Zadok who served during the Divided Monarchy and fathered the High Priest Hilkiah.
Son of Joiada
Priest who was banished for marrying the daughter of Sanballat
A priest of the high-priestly line who was banished by Nehemiah for marrying the daughter of Sanballat the Horonite.
Unnamed Ancestor of Abiathar
Levite patriarch and father of Eli whose house was later judged by God
A Levite during the era of the Conquest and Judges who served as the father of High Priest Eli and established the specific priestly line at Shiloh.
Uzzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite priest in the direct ancestral line of the High Priest and Ezra the Scribe
A high-ranking Levite of the Kohathite line who served in the priestly succession during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Zadok, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite priest who maintained the high priestly lineage during the Divided Monarchy
A Levite of the line of Aaron who served as an essential link in the high priestly genealogy during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy
High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty
A high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon who remained loyal to the Davidic line and established a permanent priestly dynasty.
Zechariah, Son of Jehoiada
Priest and prophet who was stoned to death in the Temple court by King Joash
A righteous priest and martyr during the Divided Monarchy who was executed by King Joash for rebuking the idolatry of Judah.
Zerahiah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy
Levite priest in the high priestly line of Eleazar and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe
A Levite priest of the line of Eleazar who served in the high priestly genealogy during the period of the Divided Monarchy.