The story of Ithamar
Ithamar was the fifth son of Aaron, the first high priest of Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible. He was one of the priests responsible for the Tent of Meeting and was responsible for overseeing the sacred offerings. Ithamar played a key role in the consecration of the Tabernacle and was involved in the ordination of his brother Eleazar as high priest. According to the Bible, Ithamar served as a priest during the 40-year journey of the Israelites in the wilderness and was present during the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Name meaning
The name Ithamar is of Hebrew origin and is primarily used in Jewish and biblical contexts. In the Bible, Ithamar was one of the sons of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and served as a priest. The meaning of the name Ithamar is often interpreted as "island of the palms" or "land of palms." This interpretation comes from the Hebrew roots: "i" (meaning "island") and "tamar" (meaning "palm tree"), reflecting a connection to nature and possibly an element of tranquility or fertility associated with palm trees.
Name origin
Hebrew
First mention
Exodus 6:23
Appearances in the Bible
20 mentions
