Bible Dictionary
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Eliezer
Eliezer was the name of several biblical men, most notably Abraham’s trusted household servant and the son of Moses. Other Eliezers included a priest, a prophet, a ruler under David, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Elihoenai
Elihoenai, meaning “my eyes are toward Jehovah,” was a man who returned from the Babylonian captivity with Ezra.
Elihu
Elihu was the Buzite who spoke to Job after Job’s other friends had finished debating with him. The name was also borne by several other men in Israel’s history.
Elijah
Elijah was a powerful prophet of the Lord during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah in Israel. He confronted Baal worship, prayed for drought and rain, called Israel back to the Lord at Mount Carmel, and was taken into heaven in a whirlwind.
Elim
Elim was the second encampment of Israel after crossing the Red Sea. It had twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees, providing a refreshing place in the wilderness.
Elimelech
Elimelech was Naomi’s husband and a man of Judah from Bethlehem. During a famine he moved with Naomi and their sons to Moab, where he and his sons died.
Elioenai
Elioenai was the name of several men in the Old Testament, including a descendant of Zerubbabel and men listed among the families of Israel.
ELIONAS
Elionas was the name of two men who had married foreign wives in the account of 1 Esdras. They correspond respectively to Elioenai and Eliezer in Ezra.
Eliphal
Eliphal was a son of Ur and one of David’s mighty men. He may be the same man called Eliphelet in another list.
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