Eliashib אֶלְיָשִׁיב
Priest during Ezra's time, associated with Jehohanan's chamber
Who is Eliashib in the Bible?
Eliashib was a priest who lived during the time of Ezra's reforms in the post-exile period, mentioned specifically in Ezra 10:6. He is identified as the father of Jehohanan, whose chamber served as a meeting place where Ezra went to fast and mourn over the problem of intermarriage between Israelites and foreign women. Though Eliashib himself receives minimal direct attention in Scripture, his significance lies in being part of the priestly leadership during a critical period of spiritual renewal and covenant restoration among the returned exiles.
Biography
Eliashib is mentioned in Ezr.10.6 as a priest associated with the chamber of Jehohanan, the son of Eliashib. This reference occurs in the context of Ezra's reforms, particularly addressing the issue of intermarriage between the Israelites and foreign women. Ezra went to the chamber of Jehohanan to fast and mourn over the unfaithfulness of the exiles who had married foreign women. The chamber of Jehohanan likely refers to a room within the temple complex.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 10:6
"Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And while he stayed there, he ate no food and drank no water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיָשִׁיב |