Old Testament
Elzabad
A Korahite gatekeeper and son of Shemaiah who served in the temple during David's reign.
Elzabad was a descendant of Obed-edom and a member of the Korahite clan of gatekeepers. He is noted in 1 Chronicles 26 for his strength and ability, serving as one of the men appointed to guard the house of the Lord. His inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the organized structure of temple service established under King David.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 26:7
Where Elzabad appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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