Eleazar אֶלְעָזָר
Priest who weighed the temple vessels with Ezra
Who is Eleazar in the Bible?
Eleazar was a priest who served during the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra. In Ezra 8:33, he is recorded as one of four priests, alongside Jozabad, Noadiah, and Meremoth, who were entrusted with the critical task of weighing the silver, gold, and sacred vessels brought back to the house of God. This responsibility demonstrated the trust placed in Eleazar to ensure the accurate accounting and safekeeping of the temple treasures. Though briefly mentioned, his role symbolizes the careful stewardship and priestly dedication required to restore proper worship in the rebuilt temple.
Biography
Eleazar is briefly mentioned in Ezr.8.33 as one of the priests who assisted Ezra in weighing the silver, gold, and vessels that were brought to the house of God in Jerusalem. This event took place after Ezra and the exiles returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. Eleazar, along with Jozabad, Noadiah, and Meremoth, was entrusted with the responsibility of accurately measuring and accounting for the temple treasures.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:33
"On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָזָר | Elazar , the name of seven Israelites |