one of three branches of Israel’s polity with shofet (judge) and Nabi (prophet)
כֹּהֵן kōhēn (H3548)+ גָּדוֹל gāḏôl (H1419)
Divisions:
Aaronites - High Priesthood
Kohathites - care of the vessels and objects within the sanctuary
Gershonites - care of the curtains, hangings, and ropes of the sanctuary
Merarites - care of the framework of the sanctuary.