Old Testament
Bilgah
A priest and head of the fifteenth priestly division established by King David for temple service.
Bilgah was a descendant of Aaron and the leader of the fifteenth priestly course organized during the reign of David. His name appears in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles and the lists of priests who returned from the Babylonian exile in Nehemiah. The inclusion of his name highlights the continuity of the Levitical priesthood and the restoration of temple worship.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 24:14
- Last appears
- Nehemiah 12:18
Where Bilgah appears
3 verses · 2 chaptersIn the same books
- Eliashib15 versesThe High Priest who oversaw the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall and later compromised temple purity.
- Jeduthun13 versesA Levite musician and worship leader appointed by David to prophesy with the harp and praise the Lord.
- Hanun10 versesAn Ammonite king who insulted David's envoys, and a post-exilic returnee who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall.
- Ezer9 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a Horite chief and a Levite leader in Nehemiah's time.
- Harim8 versesA priestly family line serving in the temple and returning from the Babylonian exile.
- Uzzi8 versesA name shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including a priest, a Levite, and a descendant of Issachar.
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