Bible Dictionary
Eliel
Eliel was the name of several Israelite leaders, warriors, Benjamites, Levites, and an overseer of offerings during Hezekiah’s reign.
Definition
Eliel was a name borne by several Israelite leaders, warriors, Benjamite chiefs, Levites, and an overseer of offerings. The name means “El is God,” “my God is God,” or “to whom God is strength.”
Biblical Usage
Men named Eliel served among David’s mighty men, as chiefs of Manasseh and Benjamin, as Levites, and as an overseer of offerings during Hezekiah’s reign.
Historical Background
The various bearers belonged to tribes and Levitical families in the periods of David and Hezekiah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
To whom God is might. (1.) A chief of Manasseh, on the east of Jordan (1 Chr. 5:24). (2.) A Gadite who joined David in the hold at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:11). (3.) One of the overseers of the offerings in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:13).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(to whom God is strength).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-el, el'-i-el ('eli'el, "El is God," or "my God is God"):</p><p>(1, 2, 3) Mighty men of David (1Ch 11:46,47; 12:11).</p><p>(4) A chief of Manasseh, east of the Jordan (1Ch 5:24).</p><p>(5, 6) Two chiefs of Benjamin (1Ch 8:20,22).</p><p>(7) A chief Levite from Hebron (1Ch 15:9,11):</p><p>(8) A Kohathite in the line of Elkshah, Samuel and Heman (1Ch 6:34).</p><p>See ELIAB (4).</p><p>(9) A Levite of the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 31:13).</p>