Priests (Aaronic Line)

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.

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.

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.

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 living at the time of Exile and Return

Adiel

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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 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.

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

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

Ananias son of Nedebaeus

High Priest who presided over the trial of the Apostle Paul and was called a 'whitewashed wall'

Ananias son of Nedebaeus was a powerful and controversial Jewish High Priest who presided over the Sanhedrin during the legal proceedings against the Apostle Paul in Jerusalem and Caesarea.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

Gemariah

Priest living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Ginnethon

Priest who signed the covenant of Nehemiah

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

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.

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.

Immer, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Patriarch of the sixteenth priestly division whose line endured through the Babylonian Exile

A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the sixteenth division of the sanctuary and produced descendants who returned from the Babylonian Exile.

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

Jedaiah, Priest of the Second Division

Priest who held the second lot in the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary

Jedaiah was a prominent priest during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage was selected as the second of the twenty-four priestly divisions established for service in the Temple.

Jedaiah, son of Joiarib

Priest who was among the first to resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

A prominent priest of the tribe of Levi who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a head of a paternal house in Jerusalem.

Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah

Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah

A prominent Aaronic priest and military leader during the United Monarchy whose son Benaiah became the commander of Solomon’s army.

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.

Jeremiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel and signed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later participated in the dedication of the rebuilt walls of Jerusalem.

Jeshua, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Head of the ninth priestly division during the Divided Monarchy

A high-ranking priest during the Divided Monarchy whose house served as the ninth division in the sanctuary rotation.

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

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

John (Johanan)

High-priestly official who participated in the interrogation of Peter and John

A member of the high-priestly family in Jerusalem searchingly involved in the interrogation of the early Christian apostles.

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.

Joiarib, Priest of the Return

Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian Exile and established a prominent paternal house in Jerusalem

A prominent priest and head of a paternal house who returned from the Babylonian Exile to re-establish the temple worship in Jerusalem.

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.

Maaseiah, Father of Zephaniah

Father of Zephaniah the priest during the reign of King Zedekiah

A man of the Divided Monarchy whose son, Zephaniah the priest, served as a prominent diplomatic and religious official during the final years of the Kingdom of Judah.

Maaziah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period

Priest who signed the solemn covenant during the time of Nehemiah

A prominent priest who served during the post-exilic return to Jerusalem and signed the solemn covenant under Nehemiah.

Malluch, Priest of the Return

Priest who returned with Zerubbabel and sealed Nehemiah's covenant

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel and later sealed the covenant renewal under Nehemiah.

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.

Meremoth, Priest of the Return

Priest who weighed the Temple gold and repaired two sections of Jerusalem's wall

A prominent post-exilic priest who served as a royal treasurer and played a vital role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls under Nehemiah.

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.

Pashhur, Son of Malchijah

Priestly patriarch whose 1,247 descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple

A Levite of the house of Malchijah whose descendants formed a significant priestly contingent in the post-exilic community of Jerusalem.

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.

Samuel

Prophet who anointed the first two kings of Israel

A pivotal prophet, priest, and the final judge of Israel who presided over the transition from the loose confederation of tribes to the United Monarchy.

Sceva

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

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.

Shebaniah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return

Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

A prominent priest who returned from the Babylonian exile and served as a representative head of his paternal house during the reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Shemaiah, Priest of the Return

Priest who signed the covenant under Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

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

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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

Uriah, Father of Meremoth

Priestly father of Meremoth who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and manage Temple treasures

A member of the priestly family of Hakkoz who lived during the return from the Babylonian Exile and whose son assisted in rebuilding Jerusalem.

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

Prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the Second Temple through apocalyptic visions

Zechariah was a priest and prophet of the Post-Exilic Period who urged the returning Jewish remnant to rebuild the Temple and recorded vivid apocalyptic visions of Israel's future restoration.

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.

Zephaniah, Priest of the Divided Monarchy

Priest of the second rank who served as King Zedekiah's messenger to Jeremiah and was later executed by the Babylonians

A high-ranking priest of the second order who served as a royal intermediary to the prophet Jeremiah during the final years of the Kingdom 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.