The Sacerdotal Family
- Annas ben Seth (6–15)
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- Eleazar ben Ananus (16–17)
- Joseph ben Caiaphas (18–36/37), who had married the daughter of Annas (John 18:13)
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- Jonathan ben Ananus (36–37)
- Theophilus ben Ananus (37–41)
- Matthias ben Ananus (43)
- Ananus ben Ananus (63)
References in the Mosaic Law to "the death of the high priest" (Num 35:25, 28) suggest that the high-priesthood was ordinarily held for life. Perhaps for this reason, Annas was still called "high priest" even after his dismissal, along with Caiaphas (Luke 3:2). He also may have been acting as president of the Sanhedrin, or a coadjutor of the high priest.
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