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Ithamar
The youngest son of Aaron, from whom a line of priests descended.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Family & lineage
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Levi.
Exodus 6:23
Name & titles
ScholarlyThe etymology of Ithamar (Hebrew 'Itamar) is debated; proposals include "coastland/island of palms" or a compound involving the word tamar ("palm/date tree"), though no interpretation is secure. There is no external artifact or ancient non-biblical author that attests this specific son of Aaron.
Standard onomastic discussion of Hebrew 'Itamar; the palm-tree element tamar is generally agreed, the first element uncertain.
Where in scripture
ExodusLeviticusNumbers1 ChroniclesEzra
Exodus 6:23Exodus 28:1Exodus 38:21Leviticus 10:6Leviticus 10:12Leviticus 10:16Numbers 3:2Numbers 3:4Numbers 4:28Numbers 4:33Numbers 7:8Numbers 26:601 Chronicles 6:31 Chronicles 24:11 Chronicles 24:21 Chronicles 24:31 Chronicles 24:41 Chronicles 24:51 Chronicles 24:6Ezra 8:2