Ezra 7:5

The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:

Cross-reference

Leviticus 10:6 Historical context

In Leviticus 10:6, Eleazar son of Aaron is mentioned — directly matching Ezra's lineage from Aaron through Eleazar.

Hebrews 5:4 Parallel

Hebrews 5:4 explains priesthood by divine calling like Aaron, reinforcing the legitimacy of Ezra's Aaronic lineage.

Psalm 106:31 Historical context

In Psalm 106:31, Phinehas' act is credited as righteousness — underscoring the significance of this priestly ancestor.

Psalm 106:30 Historical context

In Psalm 106:30, Phinehas intervenes to stop a plague — a key event associated with this ancestor of Ezra.

1 Chronicles 24:1–6 Historical context

1 Chronicles 24:1-6 describes priestly divisions of Aaron's sons Eleazar and Ithamar, to which Ezra's lineage belongs.

1 Chronicles 6:50-52 repeats the lineage from Aaron through Eleazar, Phinehas, Abishua — confirming Ezra's descent.

1 Chronicles 6:4 lists the same genealogy: Eleazar, Phinehas, Abishua — a parallel record of Ezra's priestly line.

Judges 20:28 Historical context

In Judges 20:28, Phinehas son of Eleazar serves before the ark — another appearance of this priest from Ezra's genealogy.

Joshua 24:33 Historical context

Joshua 24:33 records Eleazar's death and his son Phinehas, directly continuing the priestly line Ezra descends from.

Joshua 22:31 Historical context

In Joshua 22:31, Phinehas son of Eleazar acts as a priestly mediator — confirming the same lineage and his role in Israel.

Joshua 22:13 Historical context

Joshua 22:13 records Phinehas being sent to investigate the altar, further highlighting his significance as a priestly figure.

Numbers 31:6 Historical context

Numbers 31:6 shows Phinehas leading the army with holy instruments, illustrating his priestly authority as mentioned in Ezra's genealogy.

Numbers 25:7–13 Historical context

Numbers 25:7-13 tells Phinehas's zealous act and God's covenant of peace, giving background to his prominent role in Ezra's genealogy.

Numbers 20:25–28 Historical context

Numbers 20:25-28 records Aaron's death and Eleazar succeeding him, directly showing the lineage Ezra traces from Aaron.

Numbers 3:32 Historical context

In Numbers 3:32, Eleazar son of Aaron is chief over the Levite chiefs — highlighting his priestly authority from Ezra's genealogy.

Leviticus 10:16 Historical context

In Leviticus 10:16, Moses is angry with Eleazar — showing a specific incident in the life of this ancestor of Ezra.

Leviticus 10:12 Historical context

In Leviticus 10:12, Eleazar is addressed alongside Aaron — another reference to the same priestly line.

Exodus 6:25 Parallel

Exodus 6:25 records Eleazar fathering Phinehas, confirming the priestly line from Aaron through Eleazar to Phinehas.

Joshua 14:1 Parallel

Joshua 14:1 lists Eleazar the priest apportioning inheritances, the same Eleazar in Ezra's line.

Numbers 31:54 mentions Eleazar the priest taking gold for the tent of meeting, referencing the same Eleazar.

Numbers 31:31 Historical context

Numbers 31:31 mentions Eleazar the priest alongside Moses, linking to the same Eleazar in Ezra's lineage.

Numbers 27:2 Historical context

Numbers 27:2 mentions Eleazar the priest, an ancestor in Ezra's genealogy, confirming his priestly role.