Ephraimite killed by the men of Gath
Elead
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 7:21.
אֶלְעָדElead
The name means “witness of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Ephraim
- People
- Tribe of Ephraim
About Elead Written by AI
Elead is briefly mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:21 as one of the sons of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath. The context suggests that Elead and his brother Ezer were killed when they attempted to raid the livestock of the Gathites. This incident is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim, highlighting the challenges and conflicts they faced.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.