Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב
Another Israelite who married a foreign woman during Ezra's time
Who is Eliashib in the Bible?
Eliashib was an Israelite mentioned in Ezra 10:36 who had married a foreign woman during the postexilic period. He was among the descendants of Bani who participated in intermarriage with pagan inhabitants of the land, which violated Jewish law regarding separation from non-Israelite peoples. When Ezra initiated religious reforms to restore covenant faithfulness, Eliashib joined other Israelites in pledging to separate from his foreign wife and children. His inclusion in the list of those who made this covenant demonstrates both the widespread nature of intermarriage in that era and the community's commitment to following Ezra's call for spiritual restoration and obedience to God's law.
Biography
Eliashib is mentioned in Ezr.10.36 as one of the descendants of Bani who had married foreign women. During the time of Ezra, many Israelites had intermarried with the pagan inhabitants of the land. Ezra called for a reform, urging those who had married foreign wives to separate from them. Eliashib was among the Israelites who had taken foreign wives, contrary to God's law. As part of the reform, Eliashib and the other Israelites pledged to put away their foreign wives and children.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:36
"Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיָשִׁיב |