Eleasah אֶלְעָשָׂה
Descendant of Saul and Jonathan, son of Rapha
Who is Eleasah in the Bible?
Eleasah was a descendant of King Saul and Jonathan in the tribe of Benjamin, serving as the son of Rapha according to the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles 8:37 and 9:43. He is also referred to as Eshek in some passages, with both names appearing in the Chronicles genealogies to identify the same individual. Eleasah's significance lies primarily in his place within the lineage of Saul's house, demonstrating the continuation of the Benjamite family line after the fall of Saul's kingdom. His inclusion in the tribal genealogies underscores the biblical interest in preserving the ancestral records of Israel's prominent families.
Biography
Eleasah, also known as Eshek, is mentioned in 1Ch.8.37, 9:43, and 1Ch.8.39 as a descendant of Saul and Jonathan. He was the son of Rapha and is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. The name Eleasah is used in 1Ch.8.37, while Eshek is used in 1Ch.9.43 and 1Ch.8.39, referring to the same person.
Family
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Offspring
- Ulam Tribe of ManassehSon of ShereshSon of Sheresh, great-grandson of ManassehView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite, son of Shimei or ShubaelView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:37
"Moza was the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 9:43
"Moza was the father of Binea. Rephaiah was his son, Elasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 8:39
"The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָשָׂה |
| Named | Hebrew | עֵ֫שֶׁק |