Aabed-El ben Asher ben Matzliach

Aabed-El ben Asher ben Matzliach (born 1935 in Nablus) is the current Samaritan High Priest. He assumed office in April 19, 2013. According to Samaritan tradition, he is the 132nd high priest since Aaron and in accordance with Samaritan custom, upon his death, the office automatically transfers to the oldest surviving descendant of Ithamar. Aabed-El is married and has two sons and two daughters.