A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Eliel
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:11.
אֱלִיאֵלEliel
The name means “God, my God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Eliel Written by AI
Eliel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:11 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag. The Gadites were known for their bravery and military prowess. They joined David while he was seeking refuge from King Saul, who sought to kill him. The text describes the Gadites as men of valor, trained for battle, and skilled with shield and spear. Eliel, along with the other Gadite warriors, provided valuable support to David during his time of need.
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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 12:11
Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.