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ELIALI

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Eliali was a man mentioned in 1 Esdras among those who had married foreign wives. He may correspond to Binnui in Ezra 10:38.

Definition

Eliali was a man mentioned in 1 Esdras among those who had married foreign wives. The name may correspond to Binnui in the parallel account in Ezra.

Biblical Usage

Eliali appears in 1 Esdras 9:34 in the list concerning marriages to foreign wives.

Historical Background

The identification with Binnui in Ezra 10:38 is stated as possible rather than certain.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-a-li (Elialei):</p><p>/APC 1Esdras 9:34; possibly corresponds to "Binnui" in Ezr 10:38.</p>
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