Abihu

Hebrew origin

Abihu is Aaron's son, born to Elisheba. Yahweh calls him up Sinai with Moses, Aaron, Nadab and seventy elders. In Exodus 28 he is summoned with his brothers to serve as priest.

Meaning: —
Occupation: Priest
First mention: Exodus 6:23

Family

Parents

Aaron

Moses brings Aaron to the Tent entrance, bathes him, dresses him in the sacred v…

Elisheba

Elisheba is Aaron's wife; in Exodus 6 she bears Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithama…

Siblings

Nadab

Nadab is Aaron's firstborn, born to Elisheba. Yahweh calls him up Sinai with Mos…

Eleazar

Eleazar is Aaron's son; in Exodus 6 he marries one of Putiel's daughters and fat…

Ithamar

Ithamar is Aaron's youngest son, summoned as priest in Exodus 28. By Moses' orde…

Scripture references

Exodus 6:23
Aaron married Elisheba daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.
Exodus 24:9
Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu and seventy elders of Israel then went up,
Exodus 28:1
'From among the Israelites, summon your brother Aaron and his sons to be priests in my service: Aaron and Aaron's sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.