Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב

Male Tribe of Judah H0475G 1 book

Descendant of David through Jeconiah

Who is Eliashib in the Bible?

Eliashib was a descendant of King David through Jeconiah, listed in the genealogy of David's royal line found in 1 Chronicles 3:24. He appears in the records tracing David's descendants through Jehoiachin (also called Jeconiah), one of Judah's final kings before the Babylonian exile. His inclusion in this genealogy indicates that he was likely born during or after the exile, making him part of the post-exilic generation of David's family. Eliashib's presence in this genealogical record demonstrates the continuity and preservation of David's dynasty even through the upheaval of the Babylonian captivity.

Biography

Eliashib is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.3.24 as a descendant of King David. He is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin). Jeconiah was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile. The genealogy in 1 Chronicles 3 traces the royal line from David to several generations after the exile, demonstrating the continuity of David's dynasty. Eliashib's mention in this genealogy suggests that he was born during or after the Babylonian exile.

Family

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 3:24

    "The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all."

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew אֶלְיָשִׁיב