Eliasaph אֶלְיָסָף
Son of Deuel, leader of the tribe of Gad
Biography
Eliasaph, the son of Deuel (or Reuel), is mentioned in Num.1.14; 2.14; 7.42,47; and Num.10.20 as the leader of the tribe of Gad during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was appointed as the representative of his tribe during the census conducted by Moses and Aaron (Num.1.14). Eliasaph's tribe, along with the tribes of Reuben and Simeon, camped on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.14). As the leader, Eliasaph presented the offering of the tribe of Gad during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.42,47). He also led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.20).
Family
In Scripture
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- Numbers 1:14
"Of Gad: Eliasaph the son of Deuel."
- Numbers 2:14
"“The tribe of Gad: the prince of the children of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel."
- Numbers 7:42
"On the sixth day, Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad,"
- Numbers 7:47
"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 Eliasaph the son of Deuel."
- Numbers 10:20
"Eliasaph the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְיָסָף | H0460G |