Elhanan
Elhanan was a warrior of David who killed a Philistine giant; the parallel accounts identify the opponent differently. Another Elhanan, son of Dodo, was one of David’s notable warriors.
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Eli
Eli was Israel’s high priest and judge at Shiloh during Samuel’s childhood. Though devout and humble, he failed to restrain his corrupt sons; after the ark was captured and they were killed, Eli died upon hearing the news.
Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani
“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus spoke these words from the cross, quoting the opening of Psalm 22.
Eliab
Eliab was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite, a chief of Zebulun, David’s eldest brother, an ancestor of Samuel, a Gadite warrior, and a Levite musician. David’s brother Eliab spoke harshly to him before David’s encounter with Goliath.
Eliada
Eliada means “known by God.” The name refers to several men in David’s family, among David’s warriors, and among the Arameans who opposed Solomon.
Eliadah
Eliadah was the father of Rezon, leader of a marauding band that troubled Solomon.
ELIADAS
Eliadas was a son of Zamoth who had married a foreign wife. He is identified with Elioenai in the corresponding Ezra account.
Eliakim
Eliakim is the name of several biblical men, including a royal official under Hezekiah, a king of Judah originally named Eliakim, and ancestors of Jesus. The royal official served as governor over the palace and represented Hezekiah before the Assyrians.
ELIALI
Eliali was a man mentioned in 1 Esdras among those who had married foreign wives. He may correspond to Binnui in Ezra 10:38.
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