Priests

Question 1

The priesthood of Levi

Answer 1

Tribe set apart for tabernacle service (Levites taken in place of firstborn) — Num 3; consecration of Levites — Num 8.

Aaronic priests (Aaron & sons) set aside as priests and given garments & duties — Exod 28–29; consecration described in Lev 8.

Rules & qualifications for priests (holiness requirements) — Lev 21.

Provision & support for priests described — Deut 18:1–8.

Question 2

Aaron

Answer 2

Spokesman for Moses before Pharaoh (Exod 4:14–16)

Performs signs & plagues with staff (Exod 7–12)

Brother of Moses, first High Priest (Exod 28:1)

Golden Calf incident (Exod 32:1–35)

Ordained as High Priest (Lev 8–9)

Budding of Aaron’s rod confirms priesthood (Num 17)

Death on Mount Hor, priesthood passes to Eleazar (Num 20:22–29)

Question 3

Nadab & Abihu – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 3

Sons of Aaron, newly consecrated priests — Lev 8:13

Offer “unauthorized fire” before the LORD — Lev 10:1

Consumed by fire from the LORD — Lev 10:2

Teaches holiness for all that draw near in worship — Lev 10:3

Bodies carried out by cousins — Lev 10:4–5

Question 4

Eleazar

Answer 4

Son of Aaron

Supervises Levites (Num 3:32)

Becomes High Priest after Aaron’s death (Num 20:25–28)

Distributes land with Joshua (Josh 14:1; 19:51)

Death recorded at Timnath-serah (Josh 24:33)

Question 5

Phinehas (son of Eleazar)

Answer 5

Zealous act stops plague by killing Zimri & Cozbi (Num 25:6–13)

Receives “covenant of perpetual priesthood” (Num 25:13)

Leads army against Midianites (Num 31:6)

Mediates conflict with eastern tribes (Josh 22:10–34)

High Priest during Judges era (Judg 20:27–28)

Question 6

Eli – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 6

High Priest & Judge at Shiloh (1 Sam 1:9; 4:18)

Blesses Hannah (1 Sam 1:17–28)

Sons Hophni & Phinehas corrupt, prophecy of doom (1 Sam 2:12–36)

Trains Samual 1 Sam 3

Dies after hearing Ark captured (1 Sam 4:10–18)

Question 7

Zadok – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 7

Faithful priest during David’s reign (2 Sam 8:17)

Loyal during Absalom’s revolt, returns Ark to city (2 Sam 15:24–29)

Supports Solomon as king over Adonijah (1 Kgs 1:39)

Becomes High Priest under Solomon (1 Kgs 2:35)

Question 8

Abiathar – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 8

Only priest to escape Saul’s massacre at Nob (1 Sam 22:20–23)

Serves David as priest with Zadok (2 Sam 8:17)

Bears Ark during Absalom’s revolt (2 Sam 15:24)

Later supports Adonijah, deposed by Solomon (1 Kgs 2:26–27)

Question 9

Jehoiada – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 9

High Priest during Athaliah’s usurpation (2 Kgs 11:4–12)

Preserves baby Joash, crowns him king (2 Kgs 11:12)

Oversees covenant renewal, temple repairs (2 Kgs 11:17–18; 12:4–16)

Buried with kings due to faithfulness (2 Chr 24:15–16)

Question 10

Joshua (Jeshua) son of Jozadak – Key Events (Book & Chapter)

Answer 10

High Priest after return from exile (Ezra 3:2)

Rebuilds altar, restores sacrifices (Ezra 3:2–6)

Cleansed & clothed in vision (Zech 3:1–10)

Crowning prophecy points to Messiah (Zech 6:9–15)

Question 11

Melchizedek

Answer 11

King of Salem & priest of God Most High; blesses Abram and receives tithe — Gen 14:18–20.

OT priestly typology: “a priest forever” (messianic priest-language) — Ps 110:4.

Question 12

Ordination of the Aaronic priests — Key Steps (Book & Chapter)

Answer 12

Divine designation — Exod 28; Num 3

Garments worn — Exod 28; Lev 8:7–9

Anointing with oil — Exod 29:7; Lev 8:12

Sacrifices & blood ritual — Lev 8:14–30

Blood on ear/thumb/toe — Lev 8:23–24

Eat part of offerings & 7-day period — Lev 8:31–35

Ongoing holiness rules — Lev 21; Deut 18.

Question 13

Ordination of Levites

Answer 13

Numbers 3 & 8

Question 14

Main Duties of Levites (Book & Chapter)

Answer 14

Guard sanctuary & camp — Num 1:50–53

Carry tabernacle furniture & curtains — Num 4

Assist priests in sacrifices but do not offer incense/burnt offerings themselves — Num 18:1–7