Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב
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
Parents
Siblings
- Hodaviah Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- Pelaiah Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Akkub Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King Jehoiachin of JudahView full profile →
- Johanan MaleDavid's warriorA Gadite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Delaiah MalePriest in charge of the twenty-third divisionView full profile →
- Anani Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:24
"The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיָשִׁיב |