Bible Dictionary
Eliathah
Eliathah was a Hemanite Levite appointed as head of the twentieth division of temple musicians during David’s reign.
Definition
Eliathah was a Hemanite Levite and musician in the temple during David’s reign. His name means “God has come” or “to whom God comes.”
Biblical Usage
Eliathah was appointed head of the twentieth division of the temple musicians.
Historical Background
He belonged to the family of Heman and served within David’s organization of temple music.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
To whom God will come, one of the foureen sons of the Levite Heman, and musician of the temple in the time of David (1 Chr. 25:4).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(to whom God comes), a musician in the temple in the time of King David. (1 Chronicles 25:4,27)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-a-tha ('eli'-athah, "God has come"):</p><p>A Hemanite, head of the twentieth division of the temple musicians (1Ch 25:4,27).</p>