Old Testament
Elead
An Ephraimite descendant killed by the men of Gath during a raid on their livestock.
Elead was a descendant of Ephraim mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. He is noted for his death at the hands of the men of Gath, who killed him and his brother Ezer during a raid on the Ephraimites' cattle. His brief mention serves to document the history and losses of the tribe of Ephraim in the land of Canaan.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 7:21
Where Elead appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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