The fourth son of Aaron, consecrated to the priesthood, Exodus 6:23 Numbers 3:2,3 . His posterity took charge of the tabernacle in the wilderness, Exodus 38:21 Numbers 4:28 . Some of this line, namely, Eli, Ahitub, Ahiah, Ahimelech, and Abiathar, held the office of high priest, but under Solomon it reverted to the family of Eleazar, 1 Kings 2:7 . See ABIATHAR .