The son of Phinehas. On the death of his grandfather Eli he succeeded to the office of high priest, and was himself succeeded by his son Ahijah ([1 Sam. 14:3](/1sam#1Sam.14.3); [22:9](/1sam#1Sam.22.9), [11](/1sam#1Sam.22.11), [12](/1sam#1Sam.22.12), [20](/1sam#1Sam.22.20)).