Unnamed#4
A descendant of Ithamar the son of Aaron.
Who is Unnamed#4 in the Bible?
Unnamed#4 refers to an unnamed descendant of Ithamar, the son of Aaron, who served in the priestly line and became an ancestor of Eli the High Priest (1 Kings 2:27). Ithamar's descendants maintained their role in the priesthood throughout Israel's history, serving in appointed divisions alongside Aaron's other descendants (1 Chronicles 24:1-6). This unnamed figure's significance lies in establishing the genealogical connection between Aaron's son Ithamar and Eli, who served as High Priest before Samuel rose to prominence as a judge. The continuity of Ithamar's priestly line extended even through the Babylonian exile, as evidenced by descendants like Daniel who returned to Jerusalem to restore temple worship (Ezra 8:2).
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 |