Priests

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

Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Abishua

Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Adaiah

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Adiel

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Ahimaaz

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech

High Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahimelech

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahitub

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ahitub

High Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Ahitub

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Amariah

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Amariah

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Amzi

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Ananias

High Priest living at the time of the New Testament

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

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Azariah

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Bukki

Priest living at the time of Divided 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

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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 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

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

High Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Johanan

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Johanan

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

John

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

Joiada

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Joiakim

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Jonathan

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

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

Priest living at the time of the Patriarchs

Meraioth

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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

Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Phinehas

High Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Phinehas

Priest living at the time of United Monarchy

Sceva

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

Seraiah

High Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Shallum

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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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

Unnamed#3

Priest living at the time of Conquest

Unnamed#4

Priest living at the time of Conquest

Uzzi

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zadok

Priest living at the time of 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

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Zerahiah

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy