Leviticus 21:13

And he shall take a wife in her virginity.

Cross-references

Leviticus 21:7 sets marriage standards for all priests, while this verse raises the requirement specifically for the high priest to marry a virgin.

Ezra 10:18 Historical context

Ezra 10:18 records priests who married foreign women, violating the priestly marriage laws like the one in Leviticus 21:13 requiring marriage within the people.

Ezekiel 44:22 reiterates marriage restrictions for priests, echoing the virgin bride requirement for the high priest here.