Tribe of Levi

The priestly tribe, set apart for the service of the tabernacle and temple.

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Oil-painting style portrait of A Ruler of the Pharisees

A Ruler of the Pharisees

Pharisaic leader who hosted Jesus for a Sabbath meal

A prominent Jewish leader and Pharisee who invited Jesus to his home for a meal on the Sabbath, serving as a catalyst for profound teachings on humility and hospitality.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Aaron

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abdi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite ancestor in the genealogy of the temple singer Ethan

Abdi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite ancestor in the genealogy of the temple singer Ethan

A Levite of the clan of Merari who served as an ancestral link in the genealogy of the temple musician Ethan during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abiathar, High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abihu, Son of Aaron who was struck down for offering unauthorized fire

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Priest who headed the eighth division of the twenty-four priestly courses established for Temple service

Abijah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who headed the eighth division of the twenty-four priestly courses established for Temple service

A descendant of Aaron through Eleazar whose priestly course served as a foundational division for Temple service from the era of David through the first century AD.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Priest of the Restoration, Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

Abijah, Priest of the Restoration

Priest who signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah following the return from Babylon

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant to observe God's law under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abijah, Son of Samuel, Son of Samuel whose corruption led Israel to demand a king

Abijah, Son of Samuel

Son of Samuel whose corruption led Israel to demand a king

Abijah was the second son of the prophet Samuel and served as a judge in Beersheba during the final years of the United Monarchy's transition.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Abishua, Son of Phinehas, Levite priest in the line of Aaron and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adaiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return, Priest who oversaw the work of the temple after the return from the Babylonian Exile

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Adiel, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period, Priest of the Immer family whose descendants served in the post-exilic Jerusalem temple

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimaaz, Son of Zadok the Priest, Priestly messenger who outran a Cushite to bring news to King David

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahiman, Levite Gatekeeper, Levite gatekeeper who helped reorganize Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

Ahiman, Levite Gatekeeper

Levite gatekeeper who helped reorganize Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

Ahiman was a Levite gatekeeper who served in the administrative and cultic reorganization of Jerusalem following the Babylonian Exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimelech, High Priest of Nob, High Priest who was executed by Saul for assisting David at Nob

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimelech, Son of Abiathar, Priest who assisted King David in organizing the divisions of the sanctuary service

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahimoth, Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy

Ahimoth

Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy

Ahimoth was a Levite of the Kohathite clan who served in the priestly lineage during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahitub, Father of Zadok, Levite of the line of Eleazar and the father of the High Priest Zadok

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahitub, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite descendant of Amariah and father of Zadok in the high-priestly line

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ahitub, Son of Phinehas, Grandson of Eli and father of Ahimelech the High Priest of Nob

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Akkub, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return, Levite gatekeeper who guarded the temple storerooms after the return from Babylon

Akkub, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return

Levite gatekeeper who guarded the temple storerooms after the return from Babylon

A prominent Levite gatekeeper who served at the temple and managed its storerooms following the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Alexander

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.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest in the lineage of the high-priesthood during the Divided Monarchy

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return, Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant and returned from the Babylonian exile

Amariah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who signed Nehemiah's covenant and returned from the Babylonian exile

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant with Nehemiah in Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Priest of the United Monarchy, Priest of the line of Eleazar who was the father of Ahitub and grandfather of Zadok

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amariah, Son of Hebron, second son of Hebron and a Kohathite Levite during the wilderness era

Amariah, Son of Hebron

second son of Hebron and a Kohathite Levite during the wilderness era

A Levite of the clan of Kohath and the second son of Hebron, recorded during the organization of the sanctuary service.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amasai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Kohathite branch and ancestor of the temple singers

Amasai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Kohathite branch and ancestor of the temple singers

A Levite of the Kohathite line who lived during the Divided Monarchy and is recorded in the genealogical registers of the tribe of Levi.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amaziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

Amaziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy who is recorded in the genealogical records of the temple musicians.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ammiel, Son of Obed-edom, Levite gatekeeper and sixth son of Obed-edom

Ammiel, Son of Obed-edom

Levite gatekeeper and sixth son of Obed-edom

Ammiel was a Levite gatekeeper during the United Monarchy, serving as the sixth son of Obed-edom within the temple ministry.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amminadab, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite chief who assisted King David in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

Amminadab, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite chief who assisted King David in bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

A prominent Levite chief of the Uzzielite clan who assisted King David in the sacred transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amram, Father of Moses, father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

Amram, Father of Moses

father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam who lived 137 years in Egypt

A Levite of the Kohathite clan best known as the father of the three primary leaders of the Exodus: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogy of temple musicians

Amzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Merarite clan listed in the genealogy of temple musicians

Amzi was a member of the tribe of Levi within the lineage of Merari, serving as a generational link in the ancestral records of the temple musicians.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Amzi, Levite of the Exile and Return, Levite ancestor whose descendants performed the work of the temple in Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of An Unnamed Ancestor of Abiathar, Priestly descendant of Eli whose lineage was eventually removed from office to fulfill prophecy

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.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style scene of An Unnamed Priest of Eli’s Household, figures from the Bible

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.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of An Unnamed Priest, Ancestor of Eli, Levite ancestor of Eli who connected the house of Eli to the line of Ithamar

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.

Period of the Judges
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ananias the High Priest, High priest who prosecuted the Apostle Paul before Governor Felix

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.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Annas

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.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style scene of Asa, Levite of the Exile and Return, figures from the Bible

Asa, Levite of the Exile and Return

Levite whose son Berechiah returned from the Babylonian exile

A Levite of the family of Elkanah whose son, Berechiah, was among the first group of Israelites to resettle in the villages of the Netophathites following the Babylonian exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, Merarite chief, carrying the tabernacle's frames and poles

Asaiah, Merarite Chief of the Divided Monarchy

Levite chief of the Merarites who assisted in moving the Ark of the Covenant

A prominent Levite and chief of the Merarite clan who assisted King David in the solemn transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaiah, son of Haggiah, Levite descendant of Merari mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

Asaiah, son of Haggiah

Levite descendant of Merari mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy, identified in the genealogical records of the chronicler as the son of Haggiah.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaph, Ancestor of Mattaniah, Levite ancestor of the Temple musicians and prayer leaders during the post-exilic restoration

Asaph, Ancestor of Mattaniah

Levite ancestor of the Temple musicians and prayer leaders during the post-exilic restoration

A Levite of the tribe of Levi whose descendants served as liturgical leaders in Jerusalem following the return from the Babylonian Exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer, Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer

Asaph, Levite Musician and Seer

Levite musician and composer of twelve Psalms who served as King David's chief singer

A prominent Levite musician and seer appointed by King David to lead worship and prophesy through music in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Asharelah, Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the seventh division of sanctuary singers

Asharelah

Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the seventh division of sanctuary singers

A Levite musician and son of Asaph who served in the sanctuary during the reign of King David during the Divided Monarchy era.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Assir, Son of Ebiasaph, Levite descendant of Kohath who maintained the priestly lineage during the Wilderness era

Assir, Son of Ebiasaph

Levite descendant of Kohath who maintained the priestly lineage during the Wilderness era

A Levite of the family of Kohath who lived during the era of the Egyptian sojourn and the Wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Assir, Son of Korah, Son of Korah and leader of a Korahite clan within the tribe of Levi

Assir, Son of Korah

Son of Korah and leader of a Korahite clan within the tribe of Levi

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and one of the sons of Korah who lived during the era of the Egyptian Sojourn and the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah son of Obed, Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne

Azariah son of Obed

Commander of hundreds who helped restore King Joash to the throne

A military commander of the Tribe of Levi who played a crucial role in the covenant to overthrow Queen Athaliah and restore the Davidic line through King Joash.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style scene of Azariah, Chief Priest of the Divided Monarchy, figures from the Bible

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Chief Priest of the Zadokite Lineage, Chief priest of the Zadokite line who oversaw the Temple storehouses during King Hezekiah's reforms

Azariah, Chief Priest of the Zadokite Lineage

Chief priest of the Zadokite line who oversaw the Temple storehouses during King Hezekiah's reforms

A chief priest of the line of Zadok who managed the Temple storehouses and oversaw the abundance of offerings during King Hezekiah’s religious reforms.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Chief official of God's temple and father of the Chief Priest Seraiah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Johanan, Levite priest in the line of Zadok and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azariah, Son of Zadok the Priest, Priest and high official in the court of King Solomon during the United Monarchy

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Azrikam, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period, Levite ancestor whose descendants helped resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

Azrikam, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period

Levite ancestor whose descendants helped resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

A Levite of the Merarite clan whose lineage was vital for re-establishing temple worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Baaseiah, Levite ancestor in the lineage of Asaph the musician

Baaseiah

Levite ancestor in the lineage of Asaph the musician

A Levite of the Divided Monarchy period who served in the lineage of the temple musicians, specifically as an ancestor of Asaph.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bakbakkar, Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

Bakbakkar

Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

A Levite who returned to Jerusalem during the post-exilic period, serving in the restoration of temple life.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bakbukiah, Levite who served as a leader of prayer and a temple gatekeeper after the exile

Bakbukiah

Levite who served as a leader of prayer and a temple gatekeeper after the exile

A Levite leader and gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic return under Zerubbabel and Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bani, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite ancestor in the lineage of the temple singer Ethan

Bani, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite ancestor in the lineage of the temple singer Ethan

A Levite during the era of the Divided Monarchy, positioned within the genealogical line of Ethan the singer.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bani, Levite of the Return, Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra

Bani, Levite of the Return

Levite leader who instructed the people in the Law and led the public confession under Ezra

A prominent Levite during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem who assisted Ezra in teaching the Law and led the congregation in public confession and worship.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Barnabas

Barnabas

Prophet and leader in the Antioch church who mentored the Apostle Paul

A Levite from Cyprus and prominent early church leader recognized by the Holy Spirit as a prophet and teacher within the Christian community at Antioch.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of The Believing Pharisees at Jerusalem

The Believing Pharisees at Jerusalem

Pharisees who became genuine believers yet urged circumcision and Torah observance for Gentile converts

A group of Jewish Christians in Jerusalem — genuine believers from the sect of the Pharisees — who urged that Gentile converts be circumcised and taught to keep the Law of Moses (Acts 15:5).

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Benaiah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Priest who blew the trumpet regularly before the ark of the covenant

Benaiah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who blew the trumpet regularly before the ark of the covenant

A Levite priest who played the trumpet before the ark of the covenant during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Beno, Levite descendant of Merari through Jaaziah mentioned in the genealogical records of King David

Beno

Levite descendant of Merari through Jaaziah mentioned in the genealogical records of King David

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy, identified as the son of Jaaziah and a participant in the Davidic organization of the sanctuary.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Berechiah, Father of Asaph, Levite guardian of the Ark and the father of the musician Asaph

Berechiah, Father of Asaph

Levite guardian of the Ark and the father of the musician Asaph

A Levite of the Gershonite line who served as a guardian of the Ark of the Covenant and was the father of the prominent musician Asaph.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Berechiah, Son of Asa, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period who settled in the villages of the Netophathites

Berechiah, Son of Asa

Levite of the Post-Exilic Period who settled in the villages of the Netophathites

A Levite who returned from the Babylonian Exile and settled in the rural villages of the Netophathites near Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Beriah, Levite of the Egypt and Wilderness Era, Levite descendant of Shimei whose family was merged with his brother's for sanctuary service

Beriah, Levite of the Egypt and Wilderness Era

Levite descendant of Shimei whose family was merged with his brother's for sanctuary service

A Levite of the Gershonite line during the Egyptian Sojourn and Wilderness era, known for being combined with his brother's family for service assignments.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bilgah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period, Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and sealed the covenant under Nehemiah

Bilgah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile and sealed the covenant under Nehemiah

Bilgah was a prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian Exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bukki, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest in the direct line of Eleazar and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Bukkiah, Levite musician and son of Heman who led the sixth division of temple singers

Bukkiah

Levite musician and son of Heman who led the sixth division of temple singers

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who was appointed by King David to lead the sixth division of temple musicians.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Caiaphas

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.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Chenaniah, Levite music director who led the singing during the transport of the Ark to Jerusalem

Chenaniah

Levite music director who led the singing during the transport of the Ark to Jerusalem

A high-ranking Levite during the reign of King David who served as the director of music and later as an officer and judge over Israel.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Conaniah, Levite officer who managed temple tithes under Hezekiah and donated livestock for Josiah’s Passover

Conaniah

Levite officer who managed temple tithes under Hezekiah and donated livestock for Josiah’s Passover

A high-ranking Levite official who oversaw the temple treasuries and contributions during the religious reforms of King Hezekiah and King Josiah.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ebiasaph, Levite son of Korah and ancestor of the Temple gatekeepers

Ebiasaph

Levite son of Korah and ancestor of the Temple gatekeepers

A Levite of the clan of Korah during the Egyptian sojourn and Wilderness period, recognized as a founding ancestor of the Korahite gatekeepers.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eder, Levite of the Merarite Clan, Levite of the clan of Merari and son of Mushi who served in the wilderness era

Eder, Levite of the Merarite Clan

Levite of the clan of Merari and son of Mushi who served in the wilderness era

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the era of the Egypt and Wilderness wanderings, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elam, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite gatekeeper and fifth son of Meshelemiah who served during the Divided Monarchy

Elam, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite gatekeeper and fifth son of Meshelemiah who served during the Divided Monarchy

A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan who served in the sanctuary during the Divided Monarchy as the fifth son of Meshelemiah.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eleazar, Son of Aaron, High Priest who succeeded Aaron and assisted Joshua in dividing the Promised Land

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eleazar, Son of Mahli, Levite son of Mahli who died leaving only daughters who married their cousins

Eleazar, Son of Mahli

Levite son of Mahli who died leaving only daughters who married their cousins

A Levite of the clan of Merari who died without sons, resulting in his daughters marrying their cousins to preserve the family inheritance.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eli, High Priest at Shiloh who mentored the prophet Samuel and suffered the loss of the Ark of the Covenant

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliab, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who played the harp according to Alamoth during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

Eliab, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who played the harp according to Alamoth during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

Eliab was a Levite musician appointed to play the harp during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and subsequent Tabernacle worship.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliashib, High Priest of the Sheep Gate, High priest who led the rebuilding of the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem

Eliashib, High Priest of the Sheep Gate

High priest who led the rebuilding of the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem

The first high priest of the post-exilic return to participate in Nehemiah’s reconstruction of the Jerusalem walls, specifically rebuilding the Sheep Gate.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliashib, Son of Joiakim, High priest who presided over the levitical family records during the return from exile

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliathah, Levite musician and son of Heman who was appointed to the twentieth division of singers

Eliathah

Levite musician and son of Heman who was appointed to the twentieth division of singers

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliehoenai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite gatekeeper and the seventh son of Meshelemiah mentioned in the chronicles of David's reign

Eliehoenai, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite gatekeeper and the seventh son of Meshelemiah mentioned in the chronicles of David's reign

A Korahite Levite and the seventh son of Meshelemiah, appointed as a gatekeeper for the tabernacle during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Eliezer, Son of Moses, son of Moses whose name signifies God's help in delivering his father from Pharaoh

Eliezer, Son of Moses

son of Moses whose name signifies God's help in delivering his father from Pharaoh

The second son of Moses and Zipporah, whose name commemorates God's deliverance of his father from the sword of Pharaoh.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elihu, Great-grandfather of Samuel, Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel residing in the hill country of Ephraim

Elihu, Great-grandfather of Samuel

Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel residing in the hill country of Ephraim

A Levite of the United Monarchy period and the paternal great-grandfather of the prophet Samuel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elihu, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for his strength and capability

Elihu, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for his strength and capability

A Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability and strength in the service of the Tabernacle during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizabeth

Elizabeth

Prophetess and mother of John the Baptist who recognized the unborn Christ

The mother of John the Baptist, a daughter of Aaron, and a prophetess who recognized the lordship of the unborn Christ.

c. 1st century BC
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel, Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

Elizaphan, Son of Uzziel

Levite leader who removed the bodies of Nadab and Abihu from the Tabernacle

A Levite leader of the Kohathite clan during the Exodus who served as a chief under Moses and performed the solemn duty of removing Nadab and Abihu from the sanctuary.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elkanah, Ancestor of Heman, Levite ancestor in the Kohathite lineage during the United Monarchy

Elkanah, Ancestor of Heman

Levite ancestor in the Kohathite lineage during the United Monarchy

A Levite of the United Monarchy period who appears in the Kohathite genealogical records as the son of Ahimoth and father of Zuph.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elkanah, Father of Samuel, Father of the prophet Samuel who lived during the United Monarchy

Elkanah, Father of Samuel

Father of the prophet Samuel who lived during the United Monarchy

A devout Levite of the United Monarchy era, known as the husband of Hannah and the father of the prophet Samuel.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Elkanah, Levite of the Exile and Return, Levite whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle the villages of the Netophathites

Elkanah, Levite of the Exile and Return

Levite whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle the villages of the Netophathites

A Levite whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to inhabit the rural villages surrounding Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elkanah, Son of Korah, Son of Korah and founder of a Levite clan during the Exodus

Elkanah, Son of Korah

Son of Korah and founder of a Levite clan during the Exodus

A Levite during the era of the Exodus and son of Korah who served as a progenitor of the Korahite clans.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elkanah, Son of Shaul, Levite of the Kohathite lineage and father of Amasai during the Divided Monarchy

Elkanah, Son of Shaul

Levite of the Kohathite lineage and father of Amasai during the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Divided Monarchy period who served in the lineage of the Kohathites as the son of Shaul and father of Amasai.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Elzabad, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for being a capable man of valor

Elzabad, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah noted for being a capable man of valor

A Levite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah, noted for his capability and service in the Tabernacle or Temple administration during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ezra the Scribe, Scribe and priest who led the return from Babylon and restored the Law of Moses 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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ezra, Priest of the First Return, Priest who returned to Jerusalem in the first wave of exiles with Zerubbabel

Ezra, Priest of the First Return

Priest who returned to Jerusalem in the first wave of exiles with Zerubbabel

A prominent priest who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile alongside Zerubbabel and Jeshua during the late 6th century BC.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Father of Barnabas, Levite patriarch who was the father of Barnabas and Mary

Father of Barnabas

Levite patriarch who was the father of Barnabas and Mary

An unnamed member of the tribe of Levi and the patriarch of a prominent Christian family, identified through the kinship of his children Barnabas and Mary.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Father of Elizabeth, Father of Elizabeth and descendant of Aaron through whom John the Baptist received his priestly lineage

Father of Elizabeth

Father of Elizabeth and descendant of Aaron through whom John the Baptist received his priestly lineage

A member of the tribe of Levi whose direct lineage established the priestly credentials of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.

c. 1st century BC
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Oil-painting style portrait of Galal, Descendant of Jeduthun, Levite descendant of Jeduthun whose family helped restore Jerusalem's worship after the exile

Galal, Descendant of Jeduthun

Levite descendant of Jeduthun whose family helped restore Jerusalem's worship after the exile

A Levite of the post-exilic period and descendant of the royal musician Jeduthun, serving in the restoration of Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Galal, Levite of the Restoration, Levite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

Galal, Levite of the Restoration

Levite who settled in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile

A Levite listed among the residents of Jerusalem during the post-exilic period following the return from Babylon.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gedaliah, Levite of the United Monarchy, Levite musician who led the second division of temple singers under King David

Gedaliah, Levite of the United Monarchy

Levite musician who led the second division of temple singers under King David

A Levite musician and son of Jeduthun who was appointed by King David to lead the second division of temple singers in Jerusalem.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Gemariah, Son of Hilkiah, Envoy of King Zedekiah who carried Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gershom, Son of Moses, Firstborn son of Moses who was born in Midian

Gershom, Son of Moses

Firstborn son of Moses who was born in Midian

Gershom was the firstborn son of the prophet Moses and Zipporah, born in Midian during Moses' exile from Egypt.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Gershon, Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings

Gershon

Eldest son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for transporting the Tabernacle's curtains and coverings

Gershon was the eldest son of Levi and the founder of the Gershonite clan, responsible for the transport of the Tabernacle's textile coverings during the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Giddalti, Levitical musician and son of Heman who led the twenty-second division of singers in the house of the Lord

Giddalti

Levitical musician and son of Heman who led the twenty-second division of singers in the house of the Lord

A Levite musician and son of Heman the king's seer, appointed by lot to lead the twenty-second division of temple musicians during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ginnethon, Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

Ginnethon

Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Haggiah, Levite of the Merari clan whose name is preserved in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy

Haggiah

Levite of the Merari clan whose name is preserved in the chronicles of the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Merari clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy and served in the genealogical line of the temple musicians.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hamutal, Mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah

Hamutal

Mother of King Jehoahaz and King Zedekiah

The daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah, wife of King Josiah, and mother of two kings of Judah: Jehoahaz and Zedekiah.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hanani, Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who led the eighteenth division of temple singers under King David's arrangement

Hanani, Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the eighteenth division of temple singers under King David's arrangement

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple under King David's organized worship system.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hananiah, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who led the sixteenth division of temple singers during the reign of David

Hananiah, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the sixteenth division of temple singers during the reign of David

Hananiah was a Levite musician and son of Heman who served as the leader of the sixteenth division of temple musicians during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Haran, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite head of the families of Ladan during the Divided Monarchy

Haran, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite head of the families of Ladan during the Divided Monarchy

A Gershonite Levite during the Divided Monarchy and the son of Shimei, recognized as a head of a family within the house of Ladan.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Harim, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Priest who headed the third of the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary

Harim, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest who headed the third of the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary

A priest during the Divided Monarchy who headed the third of twenty-four divisions established for the service of the house of the Lord.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hashabiah, Ancestor of Shemaiah, Levite ancestor whose lineage was vital for the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem

Hashabiah, Ancestor of Shemaiah

Levite ancestor whose lineage was vital for the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the period of the Exile and Return whose lineage is recorded in the genealogical registers of post-exilic Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra, Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant

Hashabiah, Levite Leader under Ezra

Levite leader who transported temple treasures and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent Levite leader and priest who assisted Ezra during the return to Jerusalem and participated in the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hashabiah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite ancestor of the temple singers during the Divided Monarchy

Hashabiah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite ancestor of the temple singers during the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy, noted in the genealogies of the temple musicians.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hashabiah, Levite of the United Monarchy, Levite musician who led the twelfth division of sanctuary music under King David

Hashabiah, Levite of the United Monarchy

Levite musician who led the twelfth division of sanctuary music under King David

A Levite musician and son of Jeduthun who was appointed by King David to lead the twelfth division of sanctuary music during the United Monarchy.

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Oil-painting style portrait of Hasshub, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period, Levite of the Merarite line whose ancestry is recorded in the post-exilic genealogies of Jerusalem

Hasshub, Levite of the Post-Exilic Period

Levite of the Merarite line whose ancestry is recorded in the post-exilic genealogies of Jerusalem

A Levite of the Merarite line whose descendants returned from the Babylonian Exile to resettle Jerusalem during the Restoration period.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Haziel, Levite head of the family of Ladan during the reign of King David

Haziel

Levite head of the family of Ladan during the reign of King David

A Levite of the Gershonite line who served as a family head during the reorganization of the priesthood under King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hebron, Son of Kohath, Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

Hebron, Son of Kohath

Levite patriarch and uncle of Moses who founded a clan of Temple administrators

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and the son of Kohath, he founded the Hebronite family that served in administrative and religious roles through the reign of King David.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Heman the Singer, Levite singer and king's seer who led the Temple music under King David

Heman the Singer

Levite singer and king's seer who led the Temple music under King David

A prominent Levite singer, musician, and king's seer during the United Monarchy, appointed by David to lead the worship in the house of the LORD.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Heresh, Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

Heresh

Levite who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

A Levite who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile, serving as one of the first inhabitants to resettle the holy city.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hilkiah the High Priest, High Priest who found the Book of the Law in the Temple during the reign of King Josiah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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