A Manassite who joined David at Ziklag.
Elihu
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 12:20.
אֱלִיהוּElihu
The name means “he is my God himself.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Elihu Written by AI
Elihu is listed as one of the Manassites who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul (1 Chronicles 12:20). Along with several other warriors from the tribe of Manasseh, Elihu defected to David's side and helped him fight against the raiding bands. These Manassites were described as brave warriors, commanders, and expert with shield and spear. The Bible does not provide any additional details about Elihu's life or his role in David's army.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Elihu, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whose God is he. (1.) “The son of Barachel, a Buzite” (Job 32:2), one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37).
(2.) The son of Tohu, and grandfather of Elkanah (1 Sam. 1:1). He is called also Eliel (1 Chr. 6:34) and Eliab (6:27).
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(3.) One of the captains of thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20).
(4.) One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1 Chr. 26:7).
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 12:20
When David went to Ziklag, these men of Manasseh defected to him: Adnah, Jozabad, Jediael, Michael, Jozabad, Elihu, and Zillethai, chiefs of thousands in Manasseh.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.