Old Testament
Ela
One of Solomon's twelve administrative deputies responsible for provisioning the royal household.
Ela, the son of Deker, served as one of King Solomon's twelve district governors. His specific jurisdiction was in Makaz, Shaalbim, Beth-shemesh, and Elon-beth-hanan. He is mentioned solely in the context of the administrative organization of the united monarchy.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Kings 4:18
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 4:18
Where Ela appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Naboth18 versesA Jezreelite who refused to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, leading to his unjust execution.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Abishag5 versesA young Shunammite woman chosen to serve as a nurse and companion to King David in his final days.
- Ginath2 versesA man whose followers unsuccessfully contested Omri for the throne of Israel after Zimri's death.
- Tahpenes2 versesAn Egyptian queen who raised the son of Hadad the Edomite in the court of Pharaoh.
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