A Jewish high priest during the New Testament period. He was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest during the trial of Jesus.
About Annas
Annas was the Jewish high priest from AD 7 to 15.
Quirinius, who was the Roman governor of Syria, appointed him to this position. Later, Valerius Gratus, the procurator (governor) of Judea, removed Annas from his role as high priest. After Annas, three other people briefly served as high priest. Then Caiaphas, who was married to Annas's daughter, became the high priest (John 18:13, 24). Caiaphas was the high priest from AD 18 to 36. This means Caiaphas was the high priest during Jesus’s public ministry.
Family Relationships
- Child
- Wife of Caiaphas
Key References
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.
All Scripture References (4)
Luke (1)
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
John (2)
They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
Acts (1)
along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.