First-born son of Jesse, member of Saul's army, and King David’s oldest brother.
About Eliab (Son of Jesse)
3. Jesse’s eldest son and brother of King David. An impressive person physically, he was rejected by God for the kingship in favor of David (1 Sm 16:6; 1 Chr 2:13). Eliab served King Saul when Goliath defied Saul’s army (1 Sm 17:13, 28). He was appointed leader of Judah’s tribe during David’s reign (1 Chr 27:18). His granddaughter Mahalath married King Rehoboam of Judah (2 Chr 11:18).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Jesse, Nahash (2 Samuel 17:25)
- Siblings 9
- David, Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18), Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Child
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab)
- Nieces & Nephews 26
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16), Eliada, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
All Scripture References (5)
1 Samuel (3)
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.”
The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah.
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!”
1 Chronicles (1)
Jesse was the father of Eliab his firstborn; Abinadab was born second, Shimea third,
2 Chronicles (1)
And Rehoboam married Mahalath, who was the daughter of David’s son Jerimoth and of Abihail, the daughter of Jesse’s son Eliab.