Ahitub (1 Chronicles 6:11)

A priest from the tribe of Levi, son of Amariah and father of Zadok, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:11.

About Ahitub (1 Chronicles 6:11)

A member of the priestly line of Aaron’s youngest son, Ithamar. Ahitub was a descendant of Eli through Eli’s son Phinehas and father of Ahijah and Ahimelech, who were priests during Saul’s reign (1 Samuel 14:3; 22:912, 20).

A member of the priestly line of Aaron’s third son, Eleazar. Ahitub was Meraioth’s grandson, Amariah’s son, and father of Zadok (1 Chronicles 6:4–7). Zadok was a chief priest during David’s reign (2 Samuel 8:17).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Amariah (1 Chronicles 6:11)
Child
Zadok

Key References

Ezra 7:2

the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,

All Scripture References (3)

1 Chronicles (2)
Ezra (1)
Ezra 7:2

the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub,