Bible Dictionary
ELIAONIAS
Eliaonias was a descendant of Phaath Moab who returned with Ezra. He is called Eliehoenai in the corresponding Ezra account.
Definition
Eliaonias was a descendant of Phaath Moab who returned with Ezra. The name is an alternate form found in 1 Esdras and corresponds to Eliehoenai in Ezra.
Biblical Usage
Eliaonias is listed in 1 Esdras 8:31 among those associated with the return with Ezra.
Historical Background
The corresponding name in Ezra 8:4 is Eliehoenai. The supplied entry provides no further information about the person.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li-a-o-ni'-as (Elialonias):</p><p>A descendant of Phaath Moab ( /APC 1Esdras 8:31); called "Eliehoenai" in Ezr 8:4.</p>