Eliab אֱלִיאָב
Son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun
Who is Eliab in the Bible?
Eliab, son of Helon, was the appointed leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the exodus from Egypt. He is mentioned in Numbers 1:9, 2:7, 7:24-29, and 10:16 as the representative who represented his tribe during Moses and Aaron's census and who positioned Zebulun on the east side of the tabernacle alongside Judah and Issachar. As tribal leader, Eliab presented the offering dedicated to the tabernacle and led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites departed from Mount Sinai. Though Eliab's role was primarily administrative and ceremonial, he represents the organized leadership structure God established for the twelve tribes during their formative years in the wilderness.
Biography
Eliab, the son of Helon, is mentioned in Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; and Num.10.16 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was appointed as the representative of his tribe during the census conducted by Moses and Aaron (Num.1.9). Eliab's tribe, along with the tribes of Judah and Issachar, camped on the east side of the tabernacle (Num.2.7). As the leader, Eliab presented the offering of the tribe of Zebulun during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.24,29). He also led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.16).
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 1:9
"from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;"
- Numbers 2:7
"Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,"
- Numbers 7:24
"On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near."
- Numbers 7:29
"and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon."
- Numbers 10:16
"and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיאָב | Eliab , the name of six Israelites |