Eliel אֱלִיאֵל
Descendant of Shashak from the tribe of Benjamin
Who is Eliel in the Bible?
Eliel was a descendant of Shashak from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 8:22 as part of a genealogical record of Benjamite families. The passage lists him among the sons of Shashak, contributing to the documented lineage of the tribe during the post-exilic period. While little is known about Eliel as an individual, his inclusion in this genealogy underscores the importance the biblical writers placed on preserving the tribal records of Benjamin and establishing continuity within the Israelite community after the exile.
Biography
Eliel is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.8.22 as one of the descendants of Shashak, who was a member of the tribe of Benjamin. This genealogical record traces the lineage of the Benjamites, providing a list of names without much additional information. Eliel's mention in this context serves to highlight the continuity of the Benjamite lineage and their presence in the post-exilic community.
Family
Siblings
- Ishpan Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakDescendant of Benjamin through Shashak.View full profile →
- Eber Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakSon of Shashak, a BenjamiteView full profile →
- Abdon Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA Benjamite, son of ShashakView full profile →
- Zichri Tribe of LeviSon of JoramLevite, descendant of Moses, treasurerView full profile →
- Hanan MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.View full profile →
- Hananiah Tribe of LeviSon of HemanSon of Heman, a musician in David's timeView full profile →
- Elam Tribe of LeviSon of MeshelemiahA temple gatekeeper during David's reignView full profile →
- Anthothijah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakSon of Shashak, descendant of BenjaminView full profile →
- Iphdeiah Tribe of BenjaminSon of ShashakDescendant of Benjamin through Shashak.View full profile →
- Penuel Tribe of JudahSon of HurSon of Hur, descendant of JudahView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:22
"Ishpan, Eber, Eliel,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיאֵל |