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Ithamar

Hebrew origin

Ithamar is Aaron's youngest son, born to Elisheba. In Exodus 28 he is summoned with Nadab, Abihu and Eleazar to serve as priest.

Meaning
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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…

Eleazar

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

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 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.