Leader from the half-tribe of Manasseh during David's reign
Eliel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 5:24.
אֱלִיאֵלEliel
The name means “God, my God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Manasseh
About Eliel Written by AI
Eliel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 5:24 as one of the leaders from the half-tribe of Manasseh during the reign of King David. He is described as a mighty man of valor and a leader of his father's house. The half-tribe of Manasseh settled in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Eliel, along with the other leaders mentioned, played a significant role in the military and political affairs of their tribe. The text highlights their bravery and leadership qualities, which contributed to the strength and success of the tribe during David's reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Eliel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
To whom God is might. (1.) A chief of Manasseh, on the east of Jordan (1 Chr. 5:24).
(2.) A Gadite who joined David in the hold at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:11).
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(3.) One of the overseers of the offerings in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:13).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 5:24
These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.