Elizaphan אֱלִיצָפָן
A leader from the tribe of Zebulun.
Who is Elizaphan in the Bible?
Elizaphan was a tribal leader from Zebulun appointed to oversee the division of Canaan among the Israelite tribes after their conquest of the land (Numbers 34:25). The son of Parnach, he was chosen as one of the representatives responsible for ensuring that the territory was distributed fairly and according to God's instructions to each of the twelve tribes. While the Bible provides little additional detail about his personal life or other duties, Elizaphan's role exemplifies the orderly process by which God's people received their promised inheritance, with trusted leaders from each tribe working to fulfill the divine allocation of the land.
Biography
Elizaphan, the son of Parnach, is mentioned as the leader from the tribe of Zebulun appointed to assist in dividing the land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes (Num.34.25). After the Israelites had conquered the land under Joshua's leadership, representatives from each tribe were chosen to oversee the allocation of the land as an inheritance. Elizaphan was selected as the representative for the tribe of Zebulun. His role was to ensure that the land was divided fairly and according to the instructions given by God. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Elizaphan's life or his other responsibilities within the tribe of Zebulun.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical bookNumbers 1 verse
- Numbers 34:25
"Eli-zaphan son of Parnach, a leader from the tribe of Zebulun;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיצָפָן | Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan , an Israelite |