Phinehas פִּינְחָס
Priest during Ezra's time
Who is Phinehas in the Bible?
Phinehas was a priest who served during the time of Ezra in the fifth century BC. He is mentioned in Ezra 8:33 as one of the priests who assisted in weighing and recording the gold, silver, and vessels that Ezra and the returning Jewish exiles brought to Jerusalem from Babylon. Along with other priests and Levites, Phinehas was entrusted with the responsibility of carefully accounting for these valuable temple donations on the fourth day after their arrival in Jerusalem. His role highlights the importance of maintaining careful records and ensuring the proper stewardship of resources dedicated to God's temple during the restoration period.
Biography
Phinehas was a priest who served during the time of Ezra, the scribe and priest who led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem from Babylon (Ezr.8.33). When Ezra and his companions arrived in Jerusalem, they delivered the gold, silver, and vessels that had been donated for the service of the temple to the priests and Levites. Phinehas, along with several other priests, was responsible for weighing and recording these items, ensuring that everything was accounted for and properly stored in the chambers of the temple. This event took place on the fourth day after their arrival in Jerusalem, demonstrating the importance of maintaining accurate records and the proper handling of the temple's resources.
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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 | פִּינְחָס | Pinechas , the name of three Israelites |