High Priest of Israel

The High Priest of Israel was the chief religious leader responsible for overseeing temple worship, performing key sacrificial rituals—especially on the Day of Atonement—and serving as the primary mediator between God and the people of Israel.

Aliases (4)

• high priest ×2
• High Priest of Judea ×1
• Jewish high priest ×1
• high priest of Judea ×1

Instances (6)

• Joshua son of Jehozadak
• Simon Thassi ("Jewish high priest")
• John Hyrcanus I ("High Priest of Judea")
• Alexander Jannaeus ("high priest of Judea")
• Hyrcanus II ("high priest")
• Aristobulus II ("high priest")