Elidad אֱלִידָד
Son of Chislon, leader from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Elidad in the Bible?
Elidad, the son of Chislon, was a leader from the tribe of Benjamin chosen to help divide the Promised Land among the Israelites. Mentioned in Numbers 34:21, he was one of ten tribal representatives appointed by Moses to oversee the fair distribution of Canaan as an inheritance following the conquest. His specific role was to ensure that the land was allocated equitably based on the size of each tribe. Elidad's selection highlights the importance of organized tribal leadership and representation in establishing Israel's settlement of the Promised Land.
Biography
Elidad, the son of Chislon, is mentioned in Num.34.21 as the leader chosen from the tribe of Benjamin to assist in dividing the Promised Land. After the Israelites had conquered the land of Canaan, God instructed Moses to appoint leaders from each tribe to help divide the land as an inheritance among the tribes (Num.34.16-29). Elidad was selected as the representative from the tribe of Benjamin. His role, along with the other appointed leaders, was to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the land based on the size of each tribe. Elidad's appointment demonstrates the importance of tribal representation and organization in the allocation of the Promised Land.
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In Scripture
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- Numbers 34:21
"Elidad son of Chislon from the tribe of Benjamin;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִידָד |