Abishua אֲבִישׁוּעַ
Son of Phinehas, grandson of Eleazar the high priest
Biography
Abishua was the son of Phinehas and the grandson of Eleazar, who was the son of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel (1Ch.6.4-5,50). He was part of the lineage of high priests who served in the tabernacle and, later, in the temple.
As a descendant of Aaron, Abishua would have been part of the Levitical priesthood, although no specific details are given about his role or responsibilities. His mention in the genealogies serves to trace the line of high priests from Aaron to the time of the divided monarchy.
Abishua is also mentioned in the genealogy of Ezra, the scribe and priest who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem during the Persian period (Ezr.7.5). This genealogy demonstrates Ezra's priestly lineage and his connection to the line of high priests stretching back to Aaron, including Abishua.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 6:4
"Eleazar became the father of Phinehas, Phinehas became the father of Abishua,"
- 1 Chronicles 6:5
"Abishua became the father of Bukki. Bukki became the father of Uzzi."
- 1 Chronicles 6:50
"These are the sons of Aaron: Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,"
Ezra 1 verse
- Ezra 7:5
"the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲבִישׁוּעַ | H0050G |