Levite leader who assisted in bringing the ark to Jerusalem
Eliel
Named in 2 verses of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 15:9.
אֱלִיאֵלEliel
The name means “God, my God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Eliel Written by AI
Eliel is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15:9 as one of the Levite leaders during the reign of King David. He, along with other Levite leaders, was appointed to assist in bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. The ark, which symbolized God's presence among His people, had been neglected for many years. David sought to restore proper worship by bringing the ark to Jerusalem. Eliel, as a Levite leader, played a significant role in this sacred task. The Levites were responsible for carrying the ark and ensuring its safe transportation. Eliel's involvement in this event highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel 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 15:9
from the Hebronites, Eliel the chief and 80 of his relatives;
- 1 Chronicles 15:11
David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.