Bible Figure
Ahitub
Aaron descendant, High Priest (Old Testament)
Ahitub was a priestly ancestor associated with the line of Zadok; several biblical genealogies use the name, so individual occurrences require care.
Biography
Priestly genealogies in Samuel, Chronicles, and Ezra include men named Ahitub. One is identified as father of Ahimelech or associated with the priestly house connected to Eli, while later genealogical lists place an Ahitub in the ancestry of Zadok. Because the name recurs and the genealogical presentations are compressed, it is unsafe to construct a single detailed life from every occurrence. Scripture preserves Ahitub chiefly as a genealogical link within priestly families.
Biblical Significance
Ahitub is significant for priestly genealogy, but this database record should avoid claiming a detailed high-priestly career not actually narrated in Scripture.