Ahitub (Zerahiah)

A priest from the tribe of Levi, son of Uzzi and father of Meraioth, also called Zerahiah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:6, 1 Chronicles 9:11, and Nehemiah 11:11.

About Ahitub (Zerahiah)

Possibly the same as #2 above (scribes sometimes copy names twice), but probably another member of the priestly line of Eleazar, seven generations after #2 (1 Chronicles 6:1112). Ahitub’s father was also named Amariah, and his son or grandson was Zadok (1 Chronicles 9:11; Nehemiah 11:11). His grandfather was Azariah. Ahitub is listed as an ancestor of Ezra (Ezra 7:2; 1 Esdras 8:2; 2 Esdras 1:1).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Uzzi
Child
Meraioth

Key References

1 Chronicles 9:11

Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;

Nehemiah 11:11

Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;

All Scripture References (2)

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 9:11

Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of God’s temple;

Nehemiah (1)
Nehemiah 11:11

Seraiah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the chief official of the house of God;