High-Priestly Succession

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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.

Ichabod

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Priest living at the time of Conquest

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.

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.