Annas

A high priest, in the time of the New Testament · Tribe of Levi · named in 4 verses

Annas, a high priest, played a significant role in the events surrounding Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion, as well as in the early persecution of the apostles.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Was high priest A.D. 7-14. In A.D. 25 Caiaphas, who had married the daughter of Annas (John 18:13), was raised to that office, and probably Annas was now made president of the Sanhedrim, or deputy or coadjutor of the high priest, and thus was also called high priest along with Caiaphas (Luke 3:2). By the Mosaic law the high-priesthood was held for life (Num. 3:10); and although Annas had been deposed by the Roman procurator, the Jews may still have regarded him as legally the high priest. Our Lord was first brought before Annas, and after a brief questioning of him (John 18:19-23) was sent to Caiaphas, when some members of the Sanhedrim had met, and the first trial of Jesus took place (Matt. 26:57-68). This examination of our Lord before Annas is recorded only by John. Annas was president of the Sanhedrim before which Peter and John were brought (Acts 4:6).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Children daughter of Annas

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at Luke 3:2.

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Verses that name Annas

Luke 3:2 during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
John 18:13 They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year.
John 18:24 Then Annas sent Him, still bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
Acts 4:6 along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.