Eleasah אֶלְעָשָׂה
Son of Helez, a descendant of Judah
Who is Eleasah in the Bible?
Eleasah was the son of Helez and a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:39-40. He appears in the genealogical records that trace the ancestry of the tribe of Judah, serving as an important link in the family line that eventually led to King David. Eleasah fathered Sismai and was the grandfather of Shallum, continuing the lineage through subsequent generations. While Eleasah himself is not described as having performed any significant actions, his inclusion in these genealogies demonstrates the biblical emphasis on tracing tribal ancestry and establishing the historical continuity of Judah's royal line.
Biography
Eleasah is mentioned in 1Ch.2.39-40 as the son of Helez, who was a descendant of Judah through Jerahmeel. Eleasah is listed in the genealogy of Judah, which traces the lineage from Judah to David. He is noted as the father of Sismai and the grandfather of Shallum.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 2:39
"Azariah was the father of Helez, Helez was the father of Elasah,"
- 1 Chronicles 2:40
"Elasah was the father of Sismai, Sismai was the father of Shallum,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָשָׂה |