Phinehas

Phinehas, a priest who assisted in weighing and recording the gold, silver, and vessels brought to Jerusalem by Ezra.

The name Phinehas means “bold aspect; face of trust or protection”

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Summary

A priest living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezra 8:33; only referred to as Phinehas (פִּינְחָס); father of Eleazar.

Glossary entries

Family members

Children: Eleazar

Alternative names

פִּינְחָסPhinehas

Mentions

Ezra 8:33
On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui.