Abstract: Discusses the presentation of the high priesthood in the Chronicler's post-exilic version of the history of the monarchy, as compared with the Deuteronomistic History. The material on high (or chief) priesthood in Chronicles is treated in three sections: genealogies, narratives of chief priests in the David–Solomon period (Zadok, Abiathar, Ahimelech), and narratives of chief priests in the post-Solomonic period (Amariah, Jehoiada, Azariah I, Azariah II, Hilkiah). A short discussion of the terminology used for the main priestly figure. Concludes that, despite Chronicles’ pro-priestly bias, the chief priests in Chronicles have no higher a status in political affairs than they do in the Deuteronomistic History. This implies that Chronicles neither reflects nor is advocating a hierocracy.

Keywords: books of Chronicles, chief priests during the monarchy, genealogies, terminology for high priests, Zadok,