Eliel אֱלִיאֵל
Levite who served as an overseer during Hezekiah's reign
Who is Eliel in the Bible?
Eliel was a Levite who served as an overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 31:13. He was appointed by Hezekiah to help manage the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings brought to the temple as part of the king's religious reforms. Eliel's role demonstrates the crucial responsibility that Levites held in maintaining proper temple worship and ensuring that sacred offerings were handled according to God's law. His service reflects the broader renewal of religious practices that characterized Hezekiah's reign in Judah.
Biography
Eliel is mentioned briefly in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the Levites who served as an overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was known for his religious reforms and his efforts to restore proper worship in Judah. As part of these reforms, Hezekiah appointed Levites to oversee the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings brought to the temple. Eliel was one of the Levites entrusted with this responsibility. His role as an overseer highlights the importance of the Levites in maintaining the temple's functioning and ensuring the proper use of the offerings.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 31:13
"Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיאֵל |