Unnamed#1
A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron.
Who is Unnamed#1 in the Bible?
Unnamed#1 refers to an unnamed descendant of Ithamar, the son of Aaron, mentioned in 1 Kings 2:27. This ancestor was part of the priestly line that eventually produced Eli, who served as High Priest before Samuel became a judge over Israel. Ithamar's descendants were organized into priestly divisions for temple service, as described in 1 Chronicles 24:1-6, and their lineage persisted through the Babylonian exile, with a descendant named Daniel among those who returned to Jerusalem according to Ezra 8:2. This unnamed figure represents the continuity of Aaron's priestly legacy through one of his sons' lines, highlighting how God's covenant with the Levitical priesthood extended across generations.
Biography
Ithamar was the ancestor of Eli who acted as High Priest (1Sa.14.3; 1Ki.2.27) before Samuel become a Judge.
Ithamar's descendants continued to serve as priests (1Ch.24.1-6). They were divided into divisions for their appointed duties, just as Aaron's other descendants were..
In Ezr.8.2, a descendant of Ithamar named Daniel is mentioned among the priests who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile. This highlights the continuity of Ithamar's lineage in the priesthood.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 2:27
"So Solomon banished Abiathar from the priesthood of the LORD and thus fulfilled the word that the LORD had spoken at Shiloh against the house of Eli."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew |