Bible Dictionary
Elioenai
Elioenai was the name of several men in the Old Testament, including a descendant of Zerubbabel and men listed among the families of Israel.
Definition
Elioenai, also written Eliehoenai, means “my eyes are toward the Lord.” It was the name of several men mentioned in the Old Testament, including a descendant of Zerubbabel and men associated with Israelite families.
Biblical Usage
Elioenai appears in genealogical and postexilic lists, including the family of Neariah, a descendant of Zerubbabel.
Historical Background
The family of the descendant of Zerubbabel is presented as the latest family mentioned in the Old Testament record supplied here.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Toward Jehovah are my eyes, the name of several men mentioned in the Old Testament (1 Chr. 7:8; 4:36; Ezra 10:22, 27). Among these was the eldest son of Neariah, son of Shemaiah, of the descendants of Zerubbabel. His family are the latest mentioned in the Old Testament (1 Chr. 3:23, 24).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(my eyes are toward the Lord).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li-o-e'-na-i.</p><p>See ELIEHOENAI.</p>