Eleasah אֶלְעָשָׂה
Descendant of Saul and Jonathan, son of Rapha
Biography
Eleasah, also known as Eshek, is mentioned in 1Ch.8.37, 9:43, and 1Ch.8.39 as a descendant of Saul and Jonathan. He was the son of Rapha and is listed in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin. The name Eleasah is used in 1Ch.8.37, while Eshek is used in 1Ch.9.43 and 1Ch.8.39, referring to the same person.
Family
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Offspring
- Ulam Tribe of ManassehSon of ShereshSon of Sheresh, great-grandson of ManassehView full profile →
- Jeush Tribe of LeviSon of ShimeiA Levite, son of Shimei or ShubaelView full profile →
- Eliphelet Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 3 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:37
"Moza became the father of Binea. Raphah was his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 9:43
"Moza became the father of Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, and Azel his son."
- 1 Chronicles 8:39
"The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְעָשָׂה | H0501H |
| Named | Hebrew | עֵ֫שֶׁק | H6232 |