High-priesthood (2 Occurrences)

Mark 2:26
how he entered the house of God in the High-priesthood of Abiathar, and ate the Presented Loaves--which none but the priests are allowed to eat--and gave some to his men also?"
(WEY)

Luke 3:2
during the High-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, a message from God came to John, the son of Zechariah, in the Desert.
(WEY RSV)

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(n.) The office, dignity, or position of a high priest.749. archiereus -- high priest
... archo and hiereus Definition high priest NASB Word Usage chief priest (1), chief
priests (64), high priest (53), high priest's (1), high priesthood (1), high ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/749.htm - 7k

Hyrcanus Receives the High Priesthood, and Ejects Ptolemy Out of ...
... From The Death Of Judas Maccabeus To The Death Of Queen Alexandra. CHAPTER 8. Hyrcanus
Receives The High Priesthood, And Ejects Ptolemy Out Of The Country. ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 8 hyrcanus receives the.htm

Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High Priesthood ...
... Book VI. Chapter XXIV."Concerning St. Ambrose and his Elevation to the High
Priesthood; how he persuaded the People to practice Piety. ...
/.../chapter xxiv concerning st ambrose and.htm

An Enumeration of the High Priests.
... Whence it is a custom of our country, that no one should take the high priesthood
of God but he who is of the blood of Aaron, while every one that is of ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 10 an enumeration of.htm

All the Apostles Urge the Observance of the Order of the Church.
... thereby provoke God to anger (as did the followers of Corah and King Uzziah, [3756]
who, having no authority, usurped the high-priesthood without commission ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec v all the apostles urge.htm

What Things were done by Agrippa at Jerusalem when He was Returned ...
... And when Agrippa had entirely finished all the duties of the Divine worship, he
removed Theophilus, the son of Ananus, from the high priesthood, and bestowed ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 6 what things were.htm

How Hyrcanus was Set at Liberty by the Parthians, and Returned to ...
... illustrious person the high priest of God, [2] he sent for an obscure priest out
of Babylon, whose name was Ananelus, and bestowed the high priesthood upon him ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 2 how hyrcanus was.htm

The Personal History of Herod - the Two Worlds in Jerusalem.
... At last it was a corrupt High-Priesthood - with which virtually the government of
the land had all along lain - that betrayed Israel's precious trust. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter ii the personal history.htm

Now Herod and Philip Built Several Cities in Honor of Caesar. ...
... to a conclusion, which were made in the thirty-seventh year of Caesar's victory
over Antony at Actium, he deprived Joazar of the high priesthood, which dignity ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 2 now herod and.htm

How
... CHAPTER 5. How, Upon The Quarrels One Against Another About The High Priesthood
Antiochus Made An Expedition Against Jerusalem, Took The City And Pillaged The ...
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How John Slew his Brother Jesus in the Temple; and How Bagoses ...
... 1. When Eliashib the high priest was dead, his son Judas succeeded in the high
priesthood; and when he was dead, his son John took that dignity; on whose ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 7 how john slew.htm

Annas (4 Occurrences)
... or deputy or coadjutor of the high priest, and thus was also called high priest
along with Caiaphas (Luke 3:2). By the Mosaic law the high-priesthood was held ...
/a/annas.htm - 13k

Sodomite (1 Occurrence)
... 1. The Jewish Priesthood 2. The Priesthood and High-Priesthood of Jesus Christ 3.
The Priesthood of Believers 1. The Jewish Priesthood: In the New Testament ...
/s/sodomite.htm - 101k

Asmoneans
... Grave suspicions had been aroused in the king's heart against the Jews, and when
their wrangling about the high-priesthood afforded him an opportunity, he ...
/a/asmoneans.htm - 27k

Ithamar (20 Occurrences)
... the functions of that office (Leviticus 10:6, 12; Numbers 3:4). He and his family
occupied the position of common priest till the highpriesthood passed into ...
/i/ithamar.htm - 16k

Sadducees (14 Occurrences)
... background by the overthrow of their candidate for the high-priesthood, they soon ...
Festus as governor to entreat him to remove Annas from the highpriesthood. ...
/s/sadducees.htm - 31k

Aaron (343 Occurrences)
... Of Aaron's sons two survived him, Eleazar, whose family held the high-priesthood
till the time of Eli; and Ithamar, in whose family, beginning with Eli, the ...
/a/aaron.htm - 56k

Priesthood (30 Occurrences)
... 1. The Jewish Priesthood 2. The Priesthood and High-Priesthood of Jesus Christ 3.
The Priesthood of Believers 1. The Jewish Priesthood: In the New Testament ...
/p/priesthood.htm - 40k

Maccabaeus
... of the departure of the people from the Divine appointment of the high priests of
the old line and one that practically perpetuated the high-priesthood in the ...
/m/maccabaeus.htm - 17k

Pharisees (86 Occurrences)
... is that referred to in Josephus (Ant., XIII, x, 5), where Eleazar, a Pharisee, demanded
that John Hyrcanus should lay down the high-priesthood because his ...
/p/pharisees.htm - 66k

Priest (500 Occurrences)
... ha-kohen ha-gadhol, ho hiereus ho megas; kohen ha-ro'sh, ho hiereus hegoumenos;
New Testament archiereus): I. INSTITUTION OF THE HIGH-PRIESTHOOD 1. The Family 2 ...
/p/priest.htm - 88k

The high-priesthood in ancient Israel was a divinely instituted office, central to the religious life and worship practices of the Israelites. The high priest served as the chief religious leader and was responsible for performing the most sacred rituals, particularly those associated with the Day of Atonement. The role of the high priest is first established in the Mosaic Law, with Aaron, the brother of Moses, being appointed as the first high priest (Exodus 28:1).

Qualifications and Garments

The high priest was required to be a descendant of Aaron, ensuring a hereditary line within the tribe of Levi. The high priest wore distinctive garments, as described in Exodus 28, which included the ephod, breastplate, robe, tunic, turban, and sash. These garments were not only symbolic of the high priest's sacred duties but also served to set him apart from the other priests. The breastplate, known as the "breastplate of judgment," contained the Urim and Thummim, used for divination and seeking God's will (Exodus 28:30).

Duties and Functions

The high priest's primary role was to act as a mediator between God and the people of Israel. He was responsible for offering sacrifices, maintaining the sanctity of the Tabernacle (and later the Temple), and ensuring that the rituals prescribed in the Law were carried out correctly. The most significant duty of the high priest was performed on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, when he entered the Holy of Holies to offer sacrifices for his own sins and the sins of the people (Leviticus 16:32-34).

Symbolism and Typology

The high priesthood is rich in symbolism and typology, pointing forward to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ. The New Testament book of Hebrews elaborates on this typology, presenting Christ as the perfect and eternal High Priest who offers Himself as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. Hebrews 4:14-15 (BSB) states, "Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin."

Historical Development

Throughout Israel's history, the high-priesthood experienced various changes and challenges. During the period of the Judges and the early monarchy, the high priest maintained significant religious authority. However, during the Second Temple period, the office became increasingly politicized, with high priests often appointed by foreign rulers or through political maneuvering, as seen in the accounts of the Maccabees and the Herodian dynasty.

Notable High Priests

Several high priests are notable in biblical history, including Eli, who served during the time of Samuel (1 Samuel 1:9), and Zadok, who supported King Solomon and whose descendants held the office during much of the First Temple period (1 Kings 2:35). In the New Testament, Caiaphas is the high priest who presides over the trial of Jesus (Matthew 26:57).

The high-priesthood, as an institution, played a crucial role in the religious and social life of ancient Israel, serving as a foreshadowing of the ultimate mediation accomplished by Jesus Christ.What were the chief priests? | GotQuestions.org

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