Elaאֵלָא
Son of Uzzi, an official under Solomon
Who is Ela in the Bible?
Ela was the son of Uzzi and served as an official under King Solomon, as recorded in 1 Kings 4:18. He was one of twelve officers appointed by Solomon, each responsible for providing supplies to the king and the royal household for one month of the year. Though little is known about Ela beyond this administrative role, his appointment reflects the organized bureaucratic system Solomon established to manage the kingdom's resources and maintain the prosperity of his court.
Biography
Ela, mentioned in 1Ki.4.18, was the son of Uzzi and served as an official during the reign of King Solomon. He was appointed as one of the twelve officers responsible for providing supplies for the king and the royal household, each for one month of the year.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings1 verse
- 1 Kings 4:18
"Shimei son of Ela in Benjamin;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֵלָא |