Eliab אֱלִיאָב
Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
Who is Eliab in the Bible?
Eliab was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag while David was fleeing from King Saul, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 12:9. He was among a group of brave, experienced soldiers from the tribe of Gad who were described as swift as gazelles and as strong as lions in the mountains, skilled with shield and spear. Eliab and his fellow Gadite warriors provided crucial military support to David during his exile, helping him build the forces that would eventually establish his kingdom. Their loyalty and military prowess made them invaluable to David's cause during this turbulent period of his life.
Biography
Eliab is mentioned in 1Ch.12.9 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul. These warriors were described as brave, experienced soldiers who could handle shield and spear. They were swift as gazelles and as strong as lions on the mountains. Eliab and the other Gadite warriors played a crucial role in supporting David during his time of exile and helped him establish his kingdom.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:9
"Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיאָב | Eliab , the name of six Israelites |
Eliab
(2) A Reubenite, father of Dathan and Abiram (Nu 16:11,12; 26:8 f; De 11:6).
(3) Eldest son of Jesse and brother of David (1Sa 16:6), once called Elihu (1Ch 27:18). He was of commanding appearance (1Sa 16:6) and when serving with Saul's army at the time when it was confronting the Philistines and Goliath, was inclined to lord it over his brother David (1Sa 17:28 f). His daughter Abihail became a Wife of Rehoboam (2Ch 11:18).
(4) An Ephraimite, an ancestor of Samuel (1Ch 6:27); called Eliel in 1Ch 6:34, and Elihu in 1Sa 1:1.
(5) A Gadire warrior with David (1Ch 12:9), one of 11 mighty men (1Ch 12:8,14).
(6) A Levite musician (1Ch 15:18,20; 16:5).
(7) An ancestor of Judith ( /APC Judith 8:1; compare /APC Judith 9:2).
F. K. Farr
e-li'-a-da, ('elyadha`, "God is knowing." Compare HPN, 219, 266, 301; Epidae, or Elidae):