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Eliasaph

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Eliasaph was the name of a leader of the tribe of Gad and of a leader among the Gershonite Levites during Israel’s wilderness journey.

Definition

Eliasaph was the name of two leaders during Israel’s wilderness journey. One was the son of Deuel and prince of the tribe of Gad; the other was the son of Lael and prince of the Gershonites.

Biblical Usage

Eliasaph appears in the census, camp, offerings, and marching lists of Israel, and in the organization of the Gershonite Levites.

Historical Background

The name means “God has added.”

Scripture References

Numbers 1:14 Numbers 2:14 Numbers 7:42 Numbers 7:47 Numbers 10:20 Numbers 3:24

Related Figures

Deuel Lael

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-a-saf ('elyacaph, "God has added"):</p><p>(1) Son of Deuel; prince of the tribe of Gad in the Exodus (Nu 1:14; 2:14; 7:42,47; 10:20).</p><p>(2) Son of Lael; prince of the Gershonites (Nu 3:24).</p>
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