Jonathan (son of Annas)

High Priest, son of Annas

The early churchPriest?

Jonathan was one of the sons of Annas and served as high priest after his brother-in-law Caiaphas. He belonged to the influential priestly family in Jerusalem.

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From the high priestly lineage

Jonathan belonged to the family of Annas, 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),