Eliel אֱלִיאֵל

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The Mahavite, one of David's mighty men

Biography

Eliel the Mahavite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.46 as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. They played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and helped establish his kingdom. Eliel's association with Mahavite suggests that he may have been from a place or family known as Mahavah, although the exact location is not specified in the text.

In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 11:46

    "Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,"

Names & Aliases

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Named Hebrew אֱלִיאֵל H0447J
Encyclopedia Article

Eliel

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

(4) A chief of Manasseh, east of the Jordan (1Ch 5:24).

(5, 6) Two chiefs of Benjamin (1Ch 8:20,22).

(7) A chief Levite from Hebron (1Ch 15:9,11):

(8) A Kohathite in the line of Elkshah, Samuel and Heman (1Ch 6:34).

See ELIAB (4).

(9) A Levite of the time of Hezekiah (2Ch 31:13).

el-i-e'-na-i ('eli`enay):

A Benjamite chief (1Ch 8:20).

el-i-e'-zer, e-li-e'-zer ('eli`ezer; Eliezer, "God is help"):

(1) Th