Abishua
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Abishua is mentioned in the books 1 Chronicles (6:35) and Ezra (7:5) as the son of the High Priest Phinehas, son of Eleazar. As such, he is the great-grandson of Aaron, the brother of Moses and first High Priest.
According to Josephus and other extrabiblical sources, he succeeded his father as High Priest.
Name and Namesakes
The name Abishua translates to "father of fortune".
The name also appears in reference to a grandson of Benjamin in 1 Chronicles 8:4.
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| Preceded by | High Priest of Israel Years unknown |
Succeeded by Shesha (According to Samaritans) Bukki (according to the Tanakh) |
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