Old Testament · Major figure
Eliab
A name shared by several biblical figures, including a prince of Zebulun and David's eldest brother.
The name Eliab refers to multiple individuals, most notably the eldest son of Jesse who initially appeared to be a kingly candidate before Samuel. Other figures include a leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness census and a Levite musician. These men appear in various roles across the Old Testament, ranging from tribal leadership and military service to priestly duties.
In the text
- Verses
- 18
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Numbers 1:9
- Last appears
- 2 Chronicles 11:18
Where Eliab appears
18 verses · 13 chaptersIn the same books
- Caleb37 versesA faithful leader of the tribe of Judah who trusted God to give Israel the Promised Land.
- Jephunneh15 versesA Kenizzite and the father of Caleb, the faithful spy who trusted God to give Israel the land of Canaan.
- Elkanah12 versesA Levite from Ramathaim-zophim who was the faithful husband of Hannah and father of the prophet Samuel.
- Jeroham7 versesA name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including the father of Elkanah and various priests.
- Joel16 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a son of Samuel and a prophet of Judah.
- Miriam12 versesA prophetess and sister of Moses and Aaron who led Israel in song after the crossing of the Red Sea.
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