Eliehoenai אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי
Son of Meshelemiah, a gatekeeper in David's time
Who is Eliehoenai in the Bible?
Eliehoenai was a son of Meshelemiah and served as a gatekeeper at the temple during King David's reign, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 26:3. He was part of a Korahite family appointed to guard the gates of the house of the Lord and maintain security and order within the sacred space. Along with his brothers, Eliehoenai held an important ceremonial and protective role in Israel's temple worship. His inclusion in the genealogical record underscores how the gatekeepers were essential to the proper functioning and sanctity of temple service during the united monarchy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי |