High Priest - Ancient Israel

Ancient Israel

The priesthood in ancient Israel had a high priest who served in the Tabernacle then in the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem.

  • List of High Priests of Israel
  • The Samaritan High Priest is the high priest of the Samaritan community.

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