One of David's mighty men from Meholah
Eliel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:47.
אֱלִיאֵלEliel
The name means “God, my God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Eliel Written by AI
Eliel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:47 as one of David's mighty men. He is described as being from Meholah, which was a town in the Jordan Valley, possibly associated with the tribe of Issachar. The mighty men were an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. They played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and helped establish his kingdom.
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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 11:47
Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.