Elioenai אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי
A descendant of David through Jeconiah.
Who is Elioenai in the Bible?
Elioenai was a descendant of King David through the line of Jeconiah, who reigned as one of Judah's last kings before the Babylonian exile. He is mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 3:23-24 as the son of Neariah, whose father was Shealtiel, the son of Jeconiah. This genealogy is significant because it demonstrates the preservation and continuation of David's royal lineage even after the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jewish people to Babylon, fulfilling God's covenant promise that David's descendants would endure.
Biography
Elioenai is mentioned in the genealogy of King David's descendants, particularly in the line of Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile (1Ch.3.23,24). Elioenai is listed as one of the sons of Neariah, who was a descendant of Shealtiel, the son of Jeconiah. This genealogy demonstrates the continuation of David's lineage after the exile.
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- Hodaviah Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiA descendant of David through Jeconiah.View full profile →
- Eliashib MalePriest during King David's reignView full profile →
- Pelaiah Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Akkub Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King Jehoiachin of JudahView full profile →
- Johanan MaleDavid's warriorA Gadite warrior who joined David at ZiklagView full profile →
- Delaiah MalePriest in charge of the twenty-third divisionView full profile →
- Anani Tribe of JudahSon of ElioenaiDescendant of King DavidView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:23
"The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all."
- 1 Chronicles 3:24
"The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי |