New International Versionthe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
New Living Translationson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the high priest.
English Standard Versionson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest—
Berean Standard Biblethe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
King James BibleThe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
New King James Versionthe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
New American Standard Bibleson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.
NASB 1995son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.
NASB 1977son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.
Legacy Standard Bibleson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest.
Amplified Biblethe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
Christian Standard BibleAbishua’s son, Phinehas’s son, Eleazar’s son, the chief priest Aaron’s son
Holman Christian Standard BibleAbishua’s son, Phinehas’s son, Eleazar’s son, Aaron the chief priest’s son
American Standard Versionthe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest?
English Revised Versionthe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
GOD'S WORD® Translationwho was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazer, who was the son of Aaron (the first priest).
Good News Translationson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron.
International Standard Versionson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the chief priest)
NET Biblewho was the son of Abishua, who was the son of Phinehas, who was the son of Eleazar, who was the son of Aaron the chief priest.
New Heart English Biblethe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest;
Webster's Bible TranslationThe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
World English Biblethe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest— Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest;
Young's Literal Translation son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest;
Smith's Literal TranslationSon of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron the head priest: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest from the beginning.
Catholic Public Domain Versionthe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, priest from the beginning,
New American Bibleson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Aaron, the high priest—
New Revised Standard Versionson of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of the chief priest Aaron— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedSon of Abishu, son of Phinkhes, son of Eliazar, son of Aaron the Priest. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest--
Brenton Septuagint Translationthe son of Abisue, the son of Phinees, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the first priest.
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Context Ezra Goes Up to Jerusalem… 4the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, 5the sonof Abishua,the sonof Phinehas,the sonof Eleazar,the sonof Aaronthe chiefpriest—6this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given. The king had granted Ezra all his requests, for the hand of the LORD his God was upon him.…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 6:3-15The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. The sons of Aaron: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / Eleazar was the father of Phinehas, Phinehas was the father of Abishua, / Abishua was the father of Bukki, Bukki was the father of Uzzi, ...
Exodus 6:16-25These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. / The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. / The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years. ...
Nehemiah 12:10-11Jeshua was the father of Joiakim, Joiakim was the father of Eliashib, Eliashib was the father of Joiada, / Joiada was the father of Jonathan, and Jonathan was the father of Jaddua.
1 Chronicles 9:11Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;
2 Chronicles 31:10and Azariah, the chief priest of the household of Zadok, answered him, “Since the people began to bring their contributions into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and there is plenty left over, because the LORD has blessed His people; this great abundance is what is left over.”
Nehemiah 10:38A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.
1 Chronicles 24:1-19These were the divisions of the descendants of Aaron. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. / But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests. / With the help of Eleazar’s descendant Zadok and Ithamar’s descendant Ahimelech, David divided them according to the offices of their service. ...
2 Chronicles 26:17-18Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.”
1 Chronicles 6:50-53These were the descendants of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son, / Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, / Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, ...
2 Chronicles 35:3To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.
Nehemiah 8:9Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all of them, “This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people were weeping as they heard the words of the Law.
Matthew 1:1-17This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...
Luke 3:23-38Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...
Hebrews 7:11-17Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron? / For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well. / He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. ...
Treasury of Scripture The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest: Phinehas Exodus 6:25 And Eleazar Aaron's son took himone of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: theseare the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families. Numbers 25:7-13 And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, sawit, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand; … Numbers 31:6 And Moses sent them to the war, a thousand ofevery tribe, them and Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest, to the war, with the holy instruments, and the trumpets to blow in his hand. Eleazar Leviticus 10:6,12,16 And Moses said unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons, Uncover not your heads, neither rend your clothes; lest ye die, and lest wrath come upon all the people: but let your brethren, the whole house of Israel, bewail the burning which the LORD hath kindled… Numbers 3:32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priestshall be chief over the chief of the Levites,and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary. Numbers 20:25-28 Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor: … chief priest 2 Chronicles 19:11 And, behold, Amariah the chief priestis over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levitesshall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. 2 Chronicles 26:20 And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, hewas leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him. Hebrews 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, aswas Aaron. Jump to Previous AaronAbishuaChiefEleazarElea'zarHeadPhinehasPhin'ehasPriestJump to Next AaronAbishuaChiefEleazarElea'zarHeadPhinehasPhin'ehasPriestEzra 7 1.Ezra goes up to Jerusalem11.The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra27.Ezra blesses God for this favorthe son of AbishuaAbishua is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, mentioned primarily in genealogies. He was the son of Phinehas and the grandson of Eleazar. His name means "father of deliverance," which may reflect the role of his lineage in maintaining the priestly line. The genealogical record here emphasizes the continuity of the priestly line from Aaron, underscoring the legitimacy and authority of Ezra's priestly heritage. the son of Phinehas
Phinehas is a significant figure in Israel's history, known for his zealousness for God's holiness. InNumbers 25, Phinehas is commended for his decisive action against idolatry and immorality, which stopped a plague among the Israelites. His actions earned him a covenant of peace and a perpetual priesthood for his descendants. This connection highlights the zeal and commitment to God's law that Ezra would have inherited. the son of Eleazar
Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as a priest during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He succeeded his father as the high priest and played a crucial role in the distribution of the land among the tribes of Israel (Joshua 14:1). His name means "God has helped," reflecting the divine assistance given to the priestly line. Eleazar's role in maintaining the sanctity of the priesthood is a precursor to Ezra's mission to restore the law and worship in Jerusalem. the son of Aaron the chief priest—
Aaron, the brother of Moses, was the first high priest of Israel, appointed by God. His role established the Aaronic priesthood, which was central to Israel's worship and sacrificial system. Aaron's priesthood is a type of Christ, who is our ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-16). The mention of Aaron as the "chief priest" underscores the authority and sacred responsibility of the priestly office, which Ezra inherits. This lineage emphasizes the continuity of God's covenantal promises and the importance of maintaining purity in worship and adherence to the law. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest, Ezra was a key figure in the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in re-establishing the Law of Moses among the people. 2. AbishuaThe son of Phinehas and grandson of Eleazar, Abishua was part of the priestly lineage that traced back to Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. 3. PhinehasKnown for his zealousness for God's holiness, Phinehas was the son of Eleazar and grandson of Aaron. His actions in Numbers 25 were pivotal in stopping a plague among the Israelites. 4. EleazarThe son of Aaron, Eleazar served as a priest and was involved in significant events during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. 5. AaronThe brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, Aaron was chosen by God to lead the priestly line, which played a crucial role in the spiritual life of Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly HeritageEzra's lineage underscores the significance of a godly heritage and the responsibility to uphold and pass on faith and values to future generations. Zeal for God's HolinessLike Phinehas, believers are called to be zealous for God's holiness, standing firm against sin and upholding righteousness in their lives. Faithfulness Across GenerationsThe continuity of the priestly line from Aaron to Ezra highlights God's faithfulness and the importance of remaining faithful to His calling across generations. The Role of Spiritual LeadershipEzra's role as a priest and scribe emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding and teaching God's people according to His Word. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 7
Who was the high priest in the Bible?
In Ezra 7:1-5, how do we reconcile the seemingly abbreviated genealogy of Ezra with other Old Testament genealogical records that appear longer or contradictory?
Why does 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 omit or alter certain names compared to other lists (compare Ezra 7:1-5), and what does this suggest about its trustworthiness?
If the numbers in Nehemiah 7 differ from parallel lists in Ezra, which set of figures is historically accurate, and why do they conflict?
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew the sonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Abishua,אֲבִישׁ֗וּעַ(’ă·ḇî·šū·a‘)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 50:Abishua -- 'my father is rescue', two Israelitesthe sonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Phinehas,פִּֽינְחָס֙(pî·nə·ḥās)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6372:Phinehas -- three Israelitesthe sonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Eleazar,אֶלְעָזָ֔ר(’el·‘ā·zār)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 499:Eleazar -- 'God has helped', six Israelitesthe sonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Aaronאַהֲרֹ֥ן(’a·hă·rōn)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Mosesthe chiefהָרֹֽאשׁ׃(hā·rōš)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7218:The headpriest—הַכֹּהֵ֖ן(hak·kō·hên)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest
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