Bible Dictionary
Elidad
Elidad was a leader of the tribe of Benjamin chosen to help divide the land of Canaan among the tribes of Israel.
Definition
Elidad was the son of Chislon and prince of the tribe of Benjamin. His name means “whom God has loved.”
Biblical Usage
Elidad was chosen to represent Benjamin in the division of the land of Canaan among the tribes.
Historical Background
He served during the distribution of the Promised Land. The supplied material suggests, but does not establish, a possible connection with Eldad.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God has loved, son of Chislon, and chief of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those who were appointed to divide the Promised Land among the tribes (Num. 34:21).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God loves), the man chosen to represent the tribe of Benjamin in the division of the land of Canaan. (Numbers 34:21) (B.C. 1452.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-dad ('elidhadh, "God has loved"):</p><p>Prince of Benjamin in the division of the land (Nu 34:21);</p><p>perhaps the same as ELDAD (which see).</p>