Eleazar (son of Annas)
High Priest, son of Annas
Eleazar was one of the high priest Annas' sons who himself served as high priest. He belonged to the powerful priestly family that dominated the temple during the time of Jesus and the apostles.
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From the high priestly lineage
Eleazar belonged to Annas' family, which formed the core of the high priestly family mentioned in Acts.
6along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who belonged to the high priest's family.
(καὶ ⸂Ἅννας ὁ ἀρχιερεὺς καὶ Καϊάφας καὶ Ἰωάννης καὶ Ἀλέξανδρος⸃ καὶ ὅσοι ἦσαν ἐκ γένους ἀρχιερατικοῦ),