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Elzaphan

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Elzaphan was a son of Uzziel and a leader among the Kohathite Levites. The name is also written Elizaphan.

Definition

Elzaphan was the second son of Uzziel, who was a son of Kohath and grandson of Levi. The name means “whom God protects.” It is another form of Elizaphan.

Biblical Usage

Elzaphan appears in the genealogical record of the Levites and Kohathites.

Historical Background

The name is also written Elizaphan. His ancestry places him within the Kohathite branch of the Levitical family.

Scripture References

Exodus 6:22

Related Figures

Kohath Levi

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God protects), second son of Uzziel, who was the son of Kohath son of Levi. (Exodus 6:22)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>el-za'-fan.</p><p>See ELIZAPHAN.</p>
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