Unnamed#2
A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron.
Who is Unnamed#2 in the Bible?
This unnamed figure was a descendant of Ithamar, the son of Aaron, who served as an ancestor in the priestly line that produced Eli, the High Priest mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:3 and 1 Kings 2:27. Though the individual's name is not recorded in Scripture, this person's significance lies in their position within the genealogical chain that maintained the priestly office through Israel's history. Ithamar's descendants, including this unnamed ancestor, were organized into divisions for temple service according to 1 Chronicles 24:1-6, and the lineage continued to be represented even after the Babylonian exile, as evidenced by priests like Daniel who returned to Jerusalem in Ezra 8:2. The theological importance of this unnamed figure rests in representing the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and God's preservation of the priestly line throughout Israel's covenant history.
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 |