(just). (1) Son of Ahitub, of the line of Eleazar. He was one of the high priests in the time of David, the other being Abiathar (2 Sam. 8:17). He joined David at Hebron, as a chieftain of his father’s house (1 Chron. 12:28), remained faithful to him and subsequently anointed Solomon (1 Kings 1:39). (2) A priest in the reign of King Ahaziah (1 Chron. 6:12). (3) Father of Jerusha, wife of Uzziah and mother of Jotham king of Judah (2 Kings 15:33). (4) Son of Baana, who helped Nehemiah to repair the walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 3:4). (5) Another assistant wall-builder (Neh. 3:29). (6) A co-covenanter with Nehemiah (Neh. 10:21). (7) A scribe and treasurer under Nehemiah (Neh. 13:13).