Eliehoenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
Son of Meshelemiah, a gatekeeper in David's time
Biography
Eliehoenai is mentioned in 1Ch.26.3 as one of the sons of Meshelemiah, a Korahite gatekeeper during the reign of King David. Meshelemiah and his sons were appointed as gatekeepers for the house of the Lord, ensuring the security and order of the temple. Eliehoenai, along with his brothers, was assigned to guard the gates and maintain the sacred space. The mention of Eliehoenai in this context highlights the importance of the gatekeepers' role in the temple service during David's time.
Family
Siblings
- Zechariah Tribe of LeviSon of IsshiahSon of Isshiah, a LeviteView full profile →
- Jediael MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty men from the tribe of ManassehView full profile →
- Zebadiah MaleDavid's warriorGadite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Jathniel Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Elam Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahA temple gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Jehohanan Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahLevite gatekeeper during the reign of DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 26:3
"Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, and Eliehoenai the seventh."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי | H0454A |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)