Elead אֶלְעָד
Ephraimite killed by the men of Gath
Who is Elead in the Bible?
Elead was an Ephraimite and son of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:21. According to the biblical account, Elead and his brother Ezer were slain when they attempted to raid the livestock of the Gathites. This incident appears within the genealogical record of the tribe of Ephraim and illustrates the territorial conflicts and military struggles that the Ephraimites experienced during the early period of Israel's tribal settlement. Though briefly mentioned, Elead's death serves as a historical marker of the dangers the Ephraimites faced in their interactions with neighboring peoples.
Biography
Elead is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.7.21 as one of the sons of Ephraim who was killed by the men of Gath. The context suggests that Elead and his brother Ezer were killed when they attempted to raid the livestock of the Gathites. This incident is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim, highlighting the challenges and conflicts they faced.
Family
Siblings
- Shuthelah Tribe of EphraimSon of ZabadEphraimite descendant, son of Zabad.View full profile →
- Becher Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimAn Ephraimite clan head in the wilderness census.View full profile →
- Tahan Tribe of EphraimSon of TelahSon of Telah, from the tribe of EphraimView full profile →
- Ezer MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior; joined David at Ziklag.View full profile →
- Beriah Tribe of EphraimSon of EphraimSon of Ephraim born after family tragedyView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
"Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָד |