Bible Dictionary
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ELIPHALAT
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Eliphalat is another form of Eliphelet, the name of a man listed among those returning with Ezra and among those who had married foreign wives.
Eliphalet
People & Groups - Old Testament
Eliphalet was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. He is also called Eliphelet in the parallel genealogical record.
Eliphaz
People & Groups - Old Testament
Eliphaz was both a son of Esau and a Temanite who visited Job during his affliction. The Temanite Eliphaz was the first of Job’s three friends to speak.
Elipheleh
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elipheleh was a Merarite Levite appointed by David as a gatekeeper and musician when the ark was brought to Jerusalem.
ELIPHELEHU
People & Groups - Old Testament
Eliphelehu was one of David’s temple doorkeepers, listed among the “brethren of the second degree.” He served in connection with bringing the ark to Jerusalem.
Eliphelet
People & Groups - Old Testament
Eliphelet was the name of several men, including one of David’s mighty warriors, sons of David, and a descendant of Saul through Jonathan.
Elisabeth
People & Groups - New Testament
Elisabeth was the wife of the priest Zacharias and the mother of John the Baptist. She was of priestly descent and received Mary, the mother of Jesus, with faith and rejoicing.
Eliseus
People & Groups - New Testament
Eliseus is the Greek form of the name Elisha, the prophet and successor of Elijah.
Elisha
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elisha was the prophet who served as Elijah’s attendant and successor. His ministry included numerous miracles, such as healing Naaman, providing for the needy, raising the dead, and guiding Israel during national crises.
Elishah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elishah was a son of Javan whose descendants were associated with the “isles of Elishah.” They were known as a source of purple and blue materials used by the Tyrians.
Elishama
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elishama was the name of several men, including a prince of Ephraim, sons of David, a priest who taught the law, and a royal scribe in Judah.
Elishaphat
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elishaphat was one of the captains of hundreds who joined Jehoiada in removing Athaliah and establishing Joash as king of Judah.
Elisheba
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elisheba was the daughter of Amminadab and the wife of Aaron. She was the mother of Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, and thus belonged to the family from which Israel’s priesthood came.
Elishua
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elishua was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. He appears to be called Elishama in a parallel genealogical passage.
ELISIMUS
People & Groups - Inter-testament
Elisimus is another form of Eliasimus, a personal name appearing in the Apocryphal books.
Eliud
People & Groups - New Testament
Eliud was an ancestor of Jesus listed in Matthew’s genealogy, between Achim and Eleazar.
Elizaphan
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elizaphan was the name of a Kohathite leader and of a chief of Zebulun who helped represent the tribe in the division of Canaan.
Elizur
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elizur was a prince and leader of the tribe of Reuben during Israel’s wilderness journey.
Elkanah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elkanah was the father of Samuel and the husband of Hannah and Peninnah. The name was also borne by several Levites and other men in Israel’s history.
Elkanah, Or Elkonah
People & Groups - Old Testament
Elkanah, or Elkonah, is a variant form of the name Elkanah, meaning “God has possessed” or “God-provided.”
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