Eliab
Mentioned 1489–1062 BC traditional (Jones)
A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness (Num. 1:9; 2:7).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Mentioned in the era of the Judges, 1450–1051 BC.
- Named in the same verses as Helon, David, and Eliab.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Mentions
6 tagged verses in 2 books. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Eliab 20 |
| KJV | Eliab 21 |
| ASV | Eliab 21 |
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Numbers5 verses
- 1:9
from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;
- 2:7
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
- 7:24
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.
- 7:29
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.
- 10:16
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.
1 Samuel1 verse
- 17:28
Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness (Num. 1:9; 2:7).