Elah אֵלָה
Son of Uzzi, a Benjamite
Who is Elah in the Bible?
Elah was a Benjamite mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:8 as the son of Uzzi, a member of the tribe of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. He appears in a genealogical record listing the descendants of Benjamin who inhabited the holy city. Though little detail is provided about his personal life or accomplishments, Elah's inclusion in this genealogy demonstrates the careful biblical documentation of tribal lineages and the families who populated post-exilic Jerusalem. His significance lies primarily in establishing the continuity of the Benjamite tribe through his family line.
Biography
Elah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.9.8 in a genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as the son of Uzzi, who was among the Benjamites who lived in Jerusalem.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 9:8
"Ibneiah son of Jeroham; Elah son of Uzzi, the son of Michri; Meshullam son of Shephatiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֵלָה |