Who was Eleazar in the Bible?

What does the Bible say about Eleazar?

Eleazar, the son of Aaron, is prominently featured in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, and 1 Chronicles. He was the third son of Aaron and Elisheba (Exo.6.23,25) and was consecrated as a priest along with his brothers (Exo.28.1). After the deaths of his older brothers, Nadab and Abihu (Lev.10.1-2), Eleazar became the chief priest under his father (Num.3.32). He assisted Moses in the census (Num.26.1,3,63) and the allocation of lands to the tribes (Num.32.2,28; 34.17; Jos.14.1; 17.4; 19.51). Eleazar succeeded Aaron as high priest (Num.20.25-28; Deu.10.6) and served in that role during the conquest of Canaan (Jos.21.1; 22.13,31,32). He played a key role in the distribution of the Levitical cities (Jos.21.1) and died during the time of Joshua (Jos.24.33). His descendants continued to serve as priests (Jdg.20.28; 1Ch.6.3-4,50; 9.20; 24.1-6; Ezr.7.5).

Where does Eleazar appear in the Bible?

Eleazar is referenced in 54 verses across 8 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

• 1 Chronicles 6:4
• 1 Chronicles 6:50
• 1 Chronicles 9:20
• 1 Chronicles 24:2
• 1 Chronicles 24:3
• 1 Chronicles 24:4
• 1 Chronicles 24:5
• Deuteronomy 10:6
• Exodus 6:25
• Ezra 7:5
• Judges 20:28
• Joshua 14:1
• Joshua 17:4
• Joshua 19:51
• Joshua 21:1
• Joshua 22:13
• Joshua 22:31
• Joshua 22:32
• Joshua 24:33
• Leviticus 10:6
• Leviticus 10:12
• Leviticus 10:16
• Numbers 3:4
• Numbers 3:32

What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Eleazar.