A Simeonite leader during Hezekiah's reign.
Elioenai
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 4:36.
אֶלְיוֹעֵינַיElioenai
The name means “toward him are mine eyes; or to him are my fountains.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- People
- Tribe of Simeon
About Elioenai Written by AI
Elioenai is mentioned as one of the leaders of the tribe of Simeon during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:36). He is listed among the Simeonites who expanded their territory by conquering the land of the Amalekites. This event likely took place during Hezekiah's religious reforms and military campaigns against the enemies of Judah.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Elioenai, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Toward Jehovah are my eyes, the name of several men mentioned in the Old Testament (1 Chr. 7:8; 4:36; Ezra 10:22, 27). Among these was the eldest son of Neariah, son of Shemaiah, of the descendants of Zerubbabel. His family are the latest mentioned in the Old Testament (1 Chr. 3:23, 24).
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 4:36
Elioenai, Jaakobah, Jeshohaiah, Asaiah, Adiel, Jesimiel, Benaiah,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.