Eliab אֱלִיאָב
Son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun
Biography
Eliab, the son of Helon, is mentioned in Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; and Num.10.16 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was appointed as the representative of his tribe during the census conducted by Moses and Aaron (Num.1.9). Eliab's tribe, along with the tribes of Judah and Issachar, camped on the east side of the tabernacle (Num.2.7). As the leader, Eliab presented the offering of the tribe of Zebulun during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.24,29). He also led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.16).
Family
In Scripture
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- Numbers 1:9
"Of Zebulun: Eliab the son of Helon."
- Numbers 2:7
"The tribe of Zebulun: the prince of the children of Zebulun shall be Eliab the son of Helon."
- Numbers 7:24
"On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun,"
- Numbers 7:29
"and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab the son of Helon."
- Numbers 10:16
"Eliab the son of Helon was over the army of the tribe of the children of Zebulun."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיאָב | H0446G |