Unnamed#3
A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron.
Who is Unnamed#3 in the Bible?
Unnamed#3 refers to an unnamed descendant of Ithamar, the son of Aaron, mentioned in 1 Kings 2:27 as part of the priestly lineage that eventually produced Eli, who served as High Priest before Samuel became a judge. Ithamar's descendants were set apart for priestly service and were organized into divisions for their temple duties, as described in 1 Chronicles 24:1-6. The significance of this unnamed ancestor lies in establishing the genealogical connection between Aaron's son Ithamar and the important priestly figure of Eli, demonstrating how God's chosen priestly line continued through multiple generations to fulfill crucial leadership roles in Israel's religious life.
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 |