Who was the high priest who died and was buried at Gibeah shortly after the death of Joshua?
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Correct answer: Eleazar
Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served as the high priest during the conquest. His death, mentioned at the very end of the book, signifies the passing of the leadership generation that entered Canaan.
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