Eldaah אֶלְדָּעָה
Son of Midian, grandson of Abraham
Biography
Eldaah is mentioned in Gen.25.4 and 1Ch.1.33 as one of the sons of Midian, who was a son of Abraham by his concubine Keturah. Eldaah is listed among Abraham's descendants through Midian, along with his brothers Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, and Abida. The sons of Midian became the ancestors of various tribes in the region east of Israel.
Family
Siblings
- Ephah Tribe of Judah(?)From Judah(?)Caleb's concubine and mother of three sons.View full profile →
- Epher Tribe of Judah(?)Son of EzrahSon of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.View full profile →
- Hanoch SinaiSon of MidianA son of Midian, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Abida SinaiAbraham's grandsonSon of Midian, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:4
"The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:33
"The sons of Midian: Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the sons of Keturah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְדָּעָה | H0420 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Eldaah
One of the 70 elders chosen by Moses at the command of Yahweh to share "the burden of the people" (Nu 11:16-25). Eldad and his com