Eleadah אֶלְעָדָה
Son of Ephraim, ancestor of Joshua
Who is Eleadah in the Bible?
Eleadah was a son of Ephraim and appears in the genealogical record of 1 Chronicles 7:20 as part of the tribal line of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. As a descendant of Joseph, Eleadah occupies an important place in the ancestral chain leading to Joshua, the renowned military leader who succeeded Moses and commanded the Israelites during their conquest of Canaan. Though Eleadah himself receives only brief mention in Scripture, his significance lies in his position within the lineage of one of Israel's most celebrated figures, connecting the patriarchal promise to the fulfillment of Israel's entry into the Promised Land.
Biography
Eleadah is briefly mentioned in 1Ch.7.20 as a son of Ephraim, the son of Joseph. He is listed among the descendants of Ephraim, who was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Eleadah is significant as an ancestor of Joshua, the prominent leader who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 7:20
"The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָדָה |