Tribe of Levi

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

320 profiles tagged Tribe of Levi.

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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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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Abdi

Levite living at the time of 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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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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Abijah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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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 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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Adaiah

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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Adiel

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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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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Ahiman

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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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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Amaziah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Ammiel

Levite living at the time of 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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Amzi

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Amzi

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Ananias son of Nedebaeus

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.

c. 1st century AD
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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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Asa

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Asaiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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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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Asaph

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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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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Azariah

Levite living at the time of 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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Azrikam

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Baaseiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Bakbakkar

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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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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Bani

Levite living at the time of 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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Berechiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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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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Beriah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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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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Eder

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Elam

Levite living at the time of 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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Eliehoenai

Levite living at the time of 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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Elihu

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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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.

United 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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Elkanah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Elkanah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Elkanah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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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.

United Monarchy
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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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Elzabad

Levite living at the time of 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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Levite living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed father of Barnabas

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Man living at the time of the New Testament

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Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Galal

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Gedaliah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Gemariah

Priest living at the time of 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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Haggiah

Levite living at the time of 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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Haran

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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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.

Divided Monarchy
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Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Hashabiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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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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Hasshub

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Haziel

Levite living at the time of 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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Heresh

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Hilkiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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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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Oil-painting style scene of Hodaviah, Levite of the Return, figures from the Bible

Hodaviah, Levite of the Return

Levite whose descendants returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple

A Levite whose descendants were among the first group of exiles to return from Babylon to Jerusalem under Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hodiah, Levite Teacher and Musician, Levite leader who explained the Law to the people during Ezra's public reading

Hodiah, Levite Teacher and Musician

Levite leader who explained the Law to the people during Ezra's public reading

A prominent Levite leader who returned from exile to serve as a teacher of the Law, a liturgical singer, and a primary intercessor during the reforms of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hophni, Priest of Shiloh whose corruption led to his death and the capture of the Ark

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hosah, Levite gatekeeper of the Merarite clan assigned to the West Gate and Shallecheth Gate

Hosah

Levite gatekeeper of the Merarite clan assigned to the West Gate and Shallecheth Gate

A Levite gatekeeper during the Divided Monarchy who was assigned the Shallecheth Gate at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Hothir, Levite musician who led the twenty-first division of temple singers

Hothir

Levite musician who led the twenty-first division of temple singers

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

Divided Monarchy
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Levite living at the time of the New Testament - unnamed husband of Mary

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Ibri

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Ichabod

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Iddo, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Gershonite line and son of Joah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

Iddo, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Gershonite line and son of Joah mentioned in the genealogies of Chronicles

A Levite of the Gershonite line who served during the period of the Divided Monarchy as a link in the ancestral genealogy of the temple servants.

Divided Monarchy
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Immer

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Immer, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Patriarch of the sixteenth priestly division whose line endured through the Babylonian Exile

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Issachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Isshiah, Son of Rehabiah, Levite of the line of Moses who served as the firstborn son of Rehabiah

Isshiah, Son of Rehabiah

Levite of the line of Moses who served as the firstborn son of Rehabiah

Isshiah was a prominent Levite and the firstborn son of Rehabiah, serving in the liturgical and administrative structures during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Isshiah, Son of Uzziel, Levite leader of the Kohathites and second son of Uzziel

Isshiah, Son of Uzziel

Levite leader of the Kohathites and second son of Uzziel

Isshiah was a Levite of the Kohathite clan and the son of Uzziel, recognized as a family head during the reorganization of the sanctuary service.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Ithamar, Youngest son of Aaron who supervised the Tabernacle inventory and the Levite clans

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Izhar, Levite of the Exodus, Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

Izhar, Levite of the Exodus

Levite patriarch and father of Korah who belonged to the clan responsible for the Tabernacle's holy objects

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite clan and the father of Korah, known for his genealogical position during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Jaaziah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jaaziel, Levite musician who played the harp during the transport of the Ark to Jerusalem

Jaaziel

Levite musician who played the harp during the transport of the Ark to Jerusalem

A Levite musician and harpist appointed by King David to minister during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.

Divided Monarchy
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Jachin

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Jaddua

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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Jahath

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Jahath

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Jahaziel

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Jahzerah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Jathniel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeatherai, Levite of the Gershonite line mentioned in the genealogies of the Temple servants

Jeatherai

Levite of the Gershonite line mentioned in the genealogies of the Temple servants

A Levite of the line of Gershom who lived during the Divided Monarchy and served in the ancestral lineage of the temple singers.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jedaiah, Priest of the Second Division, Priest who held the second lot in the twenty-four divisions of the sanctuary

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jedaiah, son of Joiarib, Priest who was among the first to resettle Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Jediael

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Jeduthun

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David, Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers

Jeduthun, Chief Musician of David

Chief musician of King David who prophesied with the harp and founded a guild of Temple singers

A Levite of the United Monarchy who served as one of King David's three primary chief musicians and a royal seer.

United Monarchy
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Jehdeiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jehiel the Gershonite, Levite administrator who was in charge of the Temple treasuries and precious stones under King David

Jehiel the Gershonite

Levite administrator who was in charge of the Temple treasuries and precious stones under King David

A prominent Levite of the Gershonite clan who served as a chief officer over the temple treasury during the reign of King David.

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

Jehiel, Musician of the Divided Monarchy

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

A Levite musician appointed to play the harp during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and its subsequent ministry.

Divided Monarchy
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Jehohanan

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jehoiada, Father of Benaiah, Priestly leader of the house of Aaron and father of the mighty warrior Benaiah

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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jehoiada, High Priest of the Divided Monarchy, High Priest who saved the infant Joash and restored the Davidic throne

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Jehozabad

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jehozadak, Priestly bridge who was carried into Babylonian exile and fathered the High Priest of the 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.

Exilic Period
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Jehuel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeiel, Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

Jeiel, Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem

A Levite musician and gatekeeper appointed to serve before the Ark of the Covenant during its historic transfer to Jerusalem under King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Jekameam

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Jerahmeel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeremiah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return, Priest who returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel and signed Nehemiah's covenant

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Jeriah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Jerimoth

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jerimoth, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who led the fifteenth division of singers in the temple

Jerimoth, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the fifteenth division of singers in the temple

A Levite musician and son of Heman the king's seer, Jerimoth was chosen by lot to lead the fifteenth division of musicians in the temple during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Jeroham

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeroham, Grandfather of Samuel, Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel and father of Elkanah

Jeroham, Grandfather of Samuel

Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel and father of Elkanah

A Levite of the United Monarchy period, notable as the father of Elkanah and the grandfather of the prophet Samuel.

United Monarchy
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Jeshaiah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeshua, Priest of the Divided Monarchy, Head of the ninth priestly division during the Divided Monarchy

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Jeshua, Son of Azaniah, Levite leader who supervised the Temple rebuilding and instructed the people in the Law during the return from exile

Jeshua, Son of Azaniah

Levite leader who supervised the Temple rebuilding and instructed the people in the Law during the return from exile

A prominent Levite who served as a leader and supervisor during the Jewish return from the Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the Temple.

Post-Exilic Period
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Jeush

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Joah

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Joah, Son of Zimmah, Levite of the Gershonite line during the Divided Monarchy who is recorded in the priestly genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Joah, Son of Zimmah

Levite of the Gershonite line during the Divided Monarchy who is recorded in the priestly genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Gershonite line during the Divided Monarchy, recorded in the ancestral genealogies of 1 Chronicles.

Divided Monarchy
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Jochebed

Woman living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Joel, Son of Samuel, Son of Samuel whose corruption as a judge led Israel to demand a king

Joel, Son of Samuel

Son of Samuel whose corruption as a judge led Israel to demand a king

The firstborn son of the prophet Samuel and a Levite judge appointed to serve in Beersheba during the transition to the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joel, Treasurer of the House of the LORD, Levite treasurer who managed the resources of the house of the LORD during the Divided Monarchy

Joel, Treasurer of the House of the LORD

Levite treasurer who managed the resources of the house of the LORD during the Divided Monarchy

A Gershonite Levite during the Divided Monarchy who served as a high-ranking treasurer of the house of the LORD.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of 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

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Johanan, Son of Azariah the Priest, Priest in the lineage of Zadok who fathered the Azariah who served in Solomon's Temple

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.

Divided Monarchy
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John

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

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Oil-painting style portrait of John (Johanan)

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.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of John the Baptist

John the Baptist

Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River

The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joiada, High Priest of the Restoration, High priest whose son was expelled by Nehemiah for marrying the daughter of Sanballat

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joiakim, High priest who served between the time of Zerubbabel and the arrival of Nehemiah

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joiarib, Priest of the Return, Priestly leader who returned from the Babylonian Exile and established a prominent paternal house in Jerusalem

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Jonathan

Levite living before Israel's Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Jonathan, Son of Abiathar the Priest, Priestly courier who carried vital intelligence to King David during the rebellions of Absalom and Adonijah

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.

United Monarchy
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Joram

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Joseph, Son of Asaph, Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the first lot of sanctuary singers

Joseph, Son of Asaph

Levite musician and son of Asaph who led the first lot of sanctuary singers

A Levite musician and son of Asaph who served as a leader of the temple worship singers during the reign of King David and the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joshbekashah, Levite musician who led the seventeenth division of singers in the sanctuary service

Joshbekashah

Levite musician who led the seventeenth division of singers in the sanctuary service

A Levite musician and son of Heman the king's seer, appointed by King David to lead the seventeenth division of sanctuary singers.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Joshua, High Priest of the Return, High Priest who led the return from Babylon and rebuilt the Second Temple

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kadmiel, Levite leader who helped rebuild the Temple and led the public confession in Nehemiah 9

Kadmiel

Levite leader who helped rebuild the Temple and led the public confession in Nehemiah 9

A prominent Levite leader who returned from the Babylonian exile to assist in the reconstruction of the Temple and the spiritual reformation of Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kish, Son of Mahli, Levite whose sons married the daughters of his brother Eleazar to preserve their family line

Kish, Son of Mahli

Levite whose sons married the daughters of his brother Eleazar to preserve their family line

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the era of Egypt and the Wilderness whose sons preserved the lineage of his brother Eleazar.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kishi, Levite father of Ethan the Chief Musician

Kishi

Levite father of Ethan the Chief Musician

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Divided Monarchy whose lineage was central to the establishment of choral worship in the Jerusalem Temple.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Kohath, Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects

Kohath

Patriarch of the Levite clan responsible for the most holy Tabernacle objects

Kohath was the second son of Levi and the patriarchal ancestor of the Kohathites, the Levite clan responsible for transporting the most holy objects of the Tabernacle.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Korah, Levite of the Exodus, Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

Korah, Levite of the Exodus

Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron and was swallowed by the earth

A Levite who led a major insurrection against the leadership of Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, resulting in his divine execution and serving as a lasting warning against rebellion.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Kore

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Levi, Son of Jacob

Levi, Son of Jacob

Patriarch of the priestly tribe and participant in the massacre at Shechem

The third son of Jacob and Leah, a patriarch whose descendants were set apart as the priestly and ministerial class for the nation of Israel.

Patriarchal Period
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Libni

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Libni, Son of Gershon, Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

Libni, Son of Gershon

Patriarch of the Libnite clan of Levites during the Exodus

Libni was the eldest son of Gershon and a grandson of the patriarch Levi, serving as the eponymous founder of the Libnite clan within the Levite priesthood.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Maasai

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Maaseiah, Father of Zephaniah, Father of Zephaniah the priest during the reign of King Zedekiah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Maaziah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Period, Priest who signed the solemn covenant during the time of Nehemiah

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahazioth, Levite musician who led the twenty-third division of singers in the Temple

Mahazioth

Levite musician who led the twenty-third division of singers in the Temple

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

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahli, Grandson of Merari, Levite son of Mushi who is listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Mahli, Grandson of Merari

Levite son of Mushi who is listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Merarite clan during the Egypt and Wilderness era, recognized as a son of Mushi and a grandson of Merari.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mahli, Son of Merari, Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

Mahli, Son of Merari

Patriarch of the Mahlite clan within the tribe of Levi

Mahli was a prominent Levite patriarch whose descendants formed a major clan responsible for the Tabernacle's structural transport during the Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Malchijah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Malchijah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mallothi, Levite musician who led the nineteenth division of sanctuary singers

Mallothi

Levite musician who led the nineteenth division of sanctuary singers

Mallothi was a Levite musician and son of Heman the king's seer, appointed to lead the nineteenth division of sanctuary singers during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Malluch

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Malluch, Priest of the Return, Priest who returned with Zerubbabel and sealed Nehemiah's covenant

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mark, Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas whose departure caused a rift between the two leaders

Mark

Missionary companion of Paul and Barnabas whose departure caused a rift between the two leaders

An early Christian missionary and companion of Paul, Barnabas, and Peter, whose departure from a mission caused a significant rift between Paul and Barnabas.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mary, Mother of Jesus, Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit

Mary, Mother of Jesus

Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit

A woman of the tribe of Levi who, while a virgin, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

c. 1st century BC – c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mattaniah, Levite of the Return, Levite descendant of Asaph who led the songs of thanksgiving and prayer in post-exilic Jerusalem

Mattaniah, Levite of the Return

Levite descendant of Asaph who led the songs of thanksgiving and prayer in post-exilic Jerusalem

A Levite and descendant of Asaph who served as a leader of song, thanksgiving, and prayer in post-exilic Jerusalem during the time of Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mattaniah, Son of Heman the Singer, Levite musician who led the ninth division of sanctuary singers under King David

Mattaniah, Son of Heman the Singer

Levite musician who led the ninth division of sanctuary singers under King David

A Levite musician and son of Heman the King's Seer, Mattaniah served in the sanctuary as a leader of the ninth musical division during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Mattithiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Mattithiah, Levite of the United Monarchy, Levite musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

Mattithiah, Levite of the United Monarchy

Levite musician who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant

A Levite musician and gatekeeper during the reign of King David who played the lyre during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Meraioth, Priest in the line of Eleazar who appears in the high-priestly genealogies of 1 Chronicles, Ezra, and 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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Merari, Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle

Merari

Son of Levi whose descendants were responsible for the structural frames and pillars of the Tabernacle

The third son of Levi and founder of the Merarite clan, tasked with the transport and maintenance of the Tabernacle's heavy structural framework during the Wilderness Wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Meremoth, Priest of the Return, Priest who weighed the Temple gold and repaired two sections of Jerusalem's wall

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Meshelemiah, Levite gatekeeper of the East Gate whose family served in the post-exilic sanctuary

Meshelemiah

Levite gatekeeper of the East Gate whose family served in the post-exilic sanctuary

A Levite from the Korahite division who served as a prominent gatekeeper and head of a significant family of sanctuary guardians during the era of the Exile and Return.

Post-Exilic Period
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Meshillemith

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Meshullam

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Mica

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Micah, Son of Uzziel, Firstborn son of Uzziel and head of a Levite father's house

Micah, Son of Uzziel

Firstborn son of Uzziel and head of a Levite father's house

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and the firstborn son of Uzziel, appointed to organized service within the Tabernacle during the wilderness period.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Michael

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses, Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

Miriam, Prophetess and Sister of Moses

Prophetess and sister of Moses who led the Israelites in song after the Red Sea crossing

A prophetess of the Tribe of Levi who served as a prominent leader of Israel alongside her brothers Moses and Aaron during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Mishael

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Moses

Moses

Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Mushi, Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

Mushi

Levite patriarch and founder of the Mushite clan who served in the Tabernacle ministries

Mushi was a prominent Levite and the eponymous founder of the Mushite clan during the era of the Egyptian Exodus and wilderness wandering.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Nadab, Son of Aaron, Firstborn son of Aaron who was killed by divine fire for offering unauthorized incense

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Nepheg

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Nethanel

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Nethaniah, Son of Asaph, Levite musician who led the fifth division of singers in the house of the Lord

Nethaniah, Son of Asaph

Levite musician who led the fifth division of singers in the house of the Lord

A Levite musician and son of Asaph who served as the leader of the fifth division of temple singers during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Obadiah, Levite of the Return, Levite gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile

Obadiah, Levite of the Return

Levite gatekeeper who served in Jerusalem after the return from Babylonian exile

A Levite gatekeeper and descendant of Jeduthun who served in Jerusalem during the post-exilic period following the return from Babylon.

Post-Exilic Period
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Obed

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Obed-edom, Levite who hosted the Ark of the Covenant and was blessed by God

Obed-edom

Levite who hosted the Ark of the Covenant and was blessed by God

A Levite during the United Monarchy who hosted the Ark of the Covenant and served as a musician and gatekeeper in the Tabernacle.

United Monarchy
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Othni

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Pashhur, Son of Malchijah, Priestly patriarch whose 1,247 descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple

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.

Exilic Period
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Pelaliah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Peullethai

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of The Pharisees Who Warned Jesus

The Pharisees Who Warned Jesus

Pharisees who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to kill him

A group of Jewish religious leaders who alerted Jesus to Herod Antipas's plot to assassinate him during his journey to Jerusalem.

c. 1st century AD
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Oil-painting style portrait of Phinehas, Son of Eleazar, Priest who stayed a plague by executing an idolatrous couple and received a perpetual covenant of priesthood

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.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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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.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Rehabiah, Grandson of Moses whose descendants were exceptionally numerous

Rehabiah

Grandson of Moses whose descendants were exceptionally numerous

The only son of Eliezer and a grandson of Moses, known for fathering a remarkably numerous lineage within the tribe of Levi.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Rephael

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Romamti-ezer, Levite musician who led the twenty-fourth division of singers in the house of the LORD

Romamti-ezer

Levite musician who led the twenty-fourth division of singers in the house of the LORD

A Levite musician and son of Heman the Singer who served in the temple during the reign of King David and led the twenty-fourth division of sanctuary music.

Divided Monarchy
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Sachar

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style scene of Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee, figures from the Bible

Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee

Mother of the apostles James and John who witnessed the crucifixion and visited the empty tomb

A devoted follower of Jesus and the mother of the apostles James and John, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb.

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

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.

United Monarchy
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Sceva

Priest living at the time of the New Testament

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Semachiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Seraiah the Chief Priest, Chief Priest of Jerusalem who was executed by Nebuchadnezzar after the fall of the Temple

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shallum, Father of Hilkiah, Priest of the line of Zadok and the father of High Priest Hilkiah

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shallum, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return, Levite chief gatekeeper whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple

Shallum, Levite Gatekeeper of the Return

Levite chief gatekeeper whose descendants returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the Temple

A prominent Levite chief gatekeeper and head of a family whose descendants served at the Temple during the post-exilic return from Babylon.

Post-Exilic Period
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Shamir

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shaul, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Kohathite line and ancestor of the prophet Samuel

Shaul, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Kohathite line and ancestor of the prophet Samuel

A Levite of the Kohathite clan and an ancestor of the prophet Samuel, recorded in the genealogies of the tribe of Levi during the era of the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shebaniah, Levite of the Restoration, Levite leader who led the assembly in confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah

Shebaniah, Levite of the Restoration

Levite leader who led the assembly in confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah

A Levite leader in the post-exilic community who led the Israelites in corporate confession and signed the national covenant under Nehemiah.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shebaniah, Priest of the Post-Exilic Return, Priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shebuel, Grandson of Moses, Grandson of Moses who served as the chief officer of the treasuries

Shebuel, Grandson of Moses

Grandson of Moses who served as the chief officer of the treasuries

Shebuel was a Levite, the firstborn son of Gershom and a direct grandson of the prophet Moses, who served as a chief treasury official.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shebuel, Son of Heman the Singer, Levite musician who led the thirteenth division of singers in the temple

Shebuel, Son of Heman the Singer

Levite musician who led the thirteenth division of singers in the temple

A Levite musician and son of Heman who served in the temple choir and led the thirteenth division of singers during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelomith, Levite Son of Izhar, Levite leader and first-born son of Izhar who headed a division of the Kohathites

Shelomith, Levite Son of Izhar

Levite leader and first-born son of Izhar who headed a division of the Kohathites

Shelomith was the first-born son of Izhar and a prominent Levite leader whose lineage was established for service in the Tabernacle and Temple.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Shelomoth

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shelomoth, Son of Zichri, Levite treasurer who managed the dedicated spoils of Samuel, Saul, and David

Shelomoth, Son of Zichri

Levite treasurer who managed the dedicated spoils of Samuel, Saul, and David

A Levite during the Divided Monarchy who served as the chief treasurer over the dedicated spoils of Israel's wars and sacred offerings.

Divided Monarchy
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Shemaiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Shemaiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Shemaiah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shemaiah, Priest of the Return, Priest who signed the covenant under Nehemiah and participated in the dedication of Jerusalem's wall

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shemaiah, Son of Obed-edom, Firstborn son of Obed-edom whose descendants were strong and capable gatekeepers of the sanctuary

Shemaiah, Son of Obed-edom

Firstborn son of Obed-edom whose descendants were strong and capable gatekeepers of the sanctuary

The firstborn son of Obed-edom and a Levite gatekeeper known for his great strength and the leadership of his capable family during the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Shemer

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shemiramoth, Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who played the harp during the return of the Ark of the Covenant

Shemiramoth, Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who played the harp during the return of the Ark of the Covenant

A Levite musician appointed by King David to provide liturgical accompaniment on the harp during the transport of the Ark of the Covenant.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Sherebiah, Levite of the Return from Babylon, Levite leader called a 'man of insight' who assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in the post-exilic restoration

Sherebiah, Levite of the Return from Babylon

Levite leader called a 'man of insight' who assisted Ezra and Nehemiah in the post-exilic restoration

A prominent Levite and man of insight who assisted Ezra in the return to Jerusalem and led the people in public worship and instruction in the Law.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Sherebiah, Levite of the Sealed Covenant, Levite leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and led songs of thanksgiving

Sherebiah, Levite of the Sealed Covenant

Levite leader who signed Nehemiah's covenant and led songs of thanksgiving

A prominent Levite leader who participated in the sealing of the covenant and led liturgical songs of thanksgiving during the post-exilic reconstruction of Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Shimea

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Shimea

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Shimei

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Shimei

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Shimei, Gershonite Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite head of the family of Ladan and son of Jehiel

Shimei, Gershonite Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite head of the family of Ladan and son of Jehiel

A Levite of the Gershonite line during the Divided Monarchy era, recognized as the head of a significant family within the house of Ladan.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Shimei, Son of Gershon, Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

Shimei, Son of Gershon

Levite who founded the Shimeite clan and grandson of the patriarch Levi

A prominent Levite and grandson of Levi who established the Shimeite clan during the Egyptian sojourn and the wilderness wanderings.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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Shoham

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Sithri

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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son_of_Joiada

Priest living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Tahath, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite descendant of Assir and ancestor of Uriel within the Kohathite genealogy

Tahath, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite descendant of Assir and ancestor of Uriel within the Kohathite genealogy

Tahath was a Levite of the Kohathite line, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles as a descendant of Assir and an ancestor of the prophet Samuel.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Talmon, Levite gatekeeper who returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the rebuilt Temple

Talmon

Levite gatekeeper who returned from the Babylonian exile to serve in the rebuilt Temple

A Levite gatekeeper and head of a family who served at the temple gates during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Tohu, Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel

Tohu

Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel

Tohu was a Levite of the house of Kohath and a direct ancestor of the prophet Samuel, living during the era of the United Monarchy.

United Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of The Tribunal Pharisees

The Tribunal Pharisees

Jewish leaders who defended Paul the Apostle's belief in the resurrection during his trial before the Sanhedrin

A faction of Pharisees within the Sanhedrin who defended the Apostle Paul during his trial, affirming the reality of the resurrection and spiritual beings.

c. 1st century AD
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Unnamed#1

Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Unnamed#2

Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Unnamed#3

Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Unnamed#4

Priest living at the time of Conquest

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Oil-painting style portrait of Uriah, Father of Meremoth, Priestly father of Meremoth who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and manage Temple treasures

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of Uriel, Son of Tahath, Levite of the Kohathite line listed in the genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

Uriel, Son of Tahath

Levite of the Kohathite line listed in the genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Kohathite line who lived during the Divided Monarchy and served as a link in the genealogical record of the temple servants.

Divided Monarchy
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Uzzah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzzi, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest in the direct ancestral line of the High Priest and Ezra the Scribe

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Kohathite clan mentioned in the genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

Uzziah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Kohathite clan mentioned in the genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the Kohathite clan who lived during the Divided Monarchy and is recorded in the genealogical records of the Chronicler.

Divided Monarchy
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Uzziel

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzziel, Son of Heman the Singer, Levite musician and son of Heman who was assigned the eleventh lot of temple service

Uzziel, Son of Heman the Singer

Levite musician and son of Heman who was assigned the eleventh lot of temple service

A Levite musician during the Divided Monarchy who served in the temple worship under the direction of King David and his father, Heman the seer.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Uzziel, Son of Kohath, Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

Uzziel, Son of Kohath

Uncle of Moses and Aaron and founder of the Uzzielite clan of Levites

A prominent Levite of the Kohathite branch and paternal uncle to Moses and Aaron during the Egyptian Sojourn and Exodus.

Egyptian Sojourn / Exodus
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wife_of_Heli

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

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Zaccur

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zaccur, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy, Levite musician who led the third division of singers under King David

Zaccur, Levite Musician of the Divided Monarchy

Levite musician who led the third division of singers under King David

A prominent Levite musician and son of Asaph who served in the third musical division under King David during the Divided Monarchy period.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zadok, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest who maintained the high priestly lineage during 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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zadok, Priest of the United Monarchy, High priest who anointed King Solomon and established a faithful priestly dynasty

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.

United Monarchy
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Zebadiah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zechariah

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.

Post-Exilic Period
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Zechariah

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Zechariah

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zechariah, Son of Jehoiada, Priest and prophet who was stoned to death in the Temple court by King Joash

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zechariah, Son of Meshelemiah, Levite gatekeeper and wise counselor at the North Gate

Zechariah, Son of Meshelemiah

Levite gatekeeper and wise counselor at the North Gate

A Levite gatekeeper of the Korahite clan known as a wise counselor who served at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

Post-Exilic Period
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Oil-painting style portrait of 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

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zerah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Gershonite line whose name is preserved in the temple genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

Zerah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Gershonite line whose name is preserved in the temple genealogies of the Divided Monarchy

A Levite of the family of Gershom who served during the era of the Divided Monarchy, noted in the genealogical records of the Chronicler.

Divided Monarchy
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Oil-painting style portrait of Zerahiah, Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite priest in the high priestly line of Eleazar and ancestor of Ezra the Scribe

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.

Divided Monarchy
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Zeri

Levite living at the time of United Monarchy

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zetham, Levite treasurer who managed the house of the LORD during King David's reign

Zetham

Levite treasurer who managed the house of the LORD during King David's reign

A Levite of the Gershonite clan who served as a treasurer of the house of the LORD during the reign of King David.

Divided Monarchy
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Zichri

Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy

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Zichri

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Zichri

Levite living at the time of Exile and Return

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zimmah, Gershonite Levite of the Divided Monarchy, Levite of the Gershonite line who appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

Zimmah, Gershonite Levite of the Divided Monarchy

Levite of the Gershonite line who appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles

A Levite of the Gershomite line whose genealogy recorded in 1 Chronicles highlights the continuity of the priestly service during the Divided Monarchy.

Divided Monarchy
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Zizah

Levite living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

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Oil-painting style portrait of Zuph, Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel who settled in the hill country of Ephraim

Zuph

Levite ancestor of the prophet Samuel who settled in the hill country of Ephraim

A Levite of the United Monarchy period and an ancestor of the prophet Samuel, whose name also identifies the region of Ramathaim-zophim.

United Monarchy
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