Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
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Elpalet
People & Groups • Old Testament
Elpalet was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. The name is also written Elpelet or connected with Eliphelet.
Elparan
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Elparan means “the terebinth of Paran” and marked the farthest point reached by Chedorlaomer’s campaign in the wilderness region bordering the Horites.
Eltekeh
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Eltekeh was a city in the territory of Dan allotted to the Kohathite Levites. It was also designated as a city of refuge.
Elteknon
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Elteknon was a town in the hill country of Judah. Its exact location is unknown.
ELTEKON
Places & Geography • Old Testament
A town in the hill country of Judah, assigned to the tribe of Judah and located near Beth-anoth. Its exact site is unknown.
Eltolad
Places & Geography • Old Testament
Eltolad was a city in the southern part of Judah, later allotted to Simeon. Its site has not been identified with certainty.
Elul
Festivals & Holy Days • Old Testament
Elul was the sixth month of the Hebrew religious year and the twelfth month of the civil year, corresponding approximately to August and September.
Eluzai
People & Groups • Old Testament
Eluzai was one of the Benjaminite warriors who joined David at Ziklag.
ELYMAIS
Places & Geography • Inter-testament
A district of Persia corresponding to ancient Elam, south of Media and north of Susiana. It is mentioned in the inter-testamental account of 1 Maccabees.
Elymas
People & Groups • New Testament
Elymas was the magician also called Bar-Jesus. He opposed Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus and was struck blind by divine judgment.
Elzabad
People & Groups • Old Testament
Elzabad was the name of one of David’s Gadite heroes and of a Korahite gatekeeper.
Elzaphan
People & Groups • Old Testament
Elzaphan was a son of Uzziel and a leader among the Kohathite Levites. The name is also written Elizaphan.
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