High Priest – Faith & Reason Nexus

October 31, 2026

Abiathar or Ahimelech: Who Was the High Priest?

Another frequently discussed biblical difficulty appears in Mark 2:26, where Jesus refers to an incident from the life of David. The question concerns the identity of the high priest mentioned in connection with David eating the consecrated bread. In Mark 2:23–28, Jesus and his disciples are walking through grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples begin… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

1 Samuel 21, Abiathar, Ahimelech, Biblical Differences, Consecrated Bread, dailyprompt, David, High Priest, Mark 2:26, New Testament Studies, Old testament

March 10, 2021

Old Testament Priests & Priesthood

Definition: A priest is one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially a mediator between man and God. (Webster) Priests in the Bible: The origin of dedicated priests is uncertain. Melchizedek, King of Salem, was a priest of God (Gen. 14:18). Moses’ father-in-law, Jethro, was a priest of Midian. (Exodus 4:1) There… Continue reading

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Aaron, Consecration, Day of Atonement, High Priest, Levites, Melchizedek, Priest, Sacrifices, Tabernacle, Temple

February 19, 2019

Tabernacle Facts Overview

HereName Variations: “The Tabernacle” “Tent of Jehovah” “The Sanctuary” Materials for Building: etals: Gold Silver Brass Fabrics: Blue Purple Scarlet Fine white linen Wood: Shittim wood of the wild acacia desert Oil, Spices, and Incense: For anointing the priests For burning in the Tabernacle Builders: Lead Builder: Bezalel (tribe of Judah) Assistant: Aholiab (tribe of… Continue reading

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Ark of the Covenant, Biblical History, Construction, Furnishings, High Priest, Holy of Holies, Materials, Outer Court, Symbolism, Tabernacle