Eleazar

Hebrew origin

Eleazar is Aaron's son; in Exodus 6 he marries one of Putiel's daughters and fathers Phinehas. In Exodus 28 he is summoned with Nadab, Abihu and Ithamar to serve as priest.

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

Family

Parents

Aaron

Sacred vestments for Aaron the priest, and vestments for his sons, are among the…

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…

Abihu

Abihu is Aaron's son, born to Elisheba. Yahweh calls him up Sinai with Moses, Aa…

Ithamar

Ithamar is Aaron's youngest son, born to Elisheba. In Exodus 28 he is summoned w…

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 6:25
Eleazar, son of Aaron, married one of Putiel's daughters who bore him Phinehas. These were the Levitical heads of families, according to clan.
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.