Eliab (Elihu)

Eliab, also known as Elihu or Eliel, from the tribe of Levi, was an ancestor of Samuel and Heman during Israel's united kingdom, mentioned in 1 Samuel 1:1 and 1 Chronicles 6:27.

About Eliab (Elihu)

1. Helon’s son and leader of Zebulun’s tribe when the Israelites were roaming in the Sinai wilderness after their escape from Egypt (Nm 1:9; 2:7; 10:16). As leader, he presented his tribe’s offering at the consecration of the tabernacle (7:24, 29).

2. Member of Reuben’s tribe and son of Pallu. Eliab was the father of Nemuel, Dathan, and Abiram. Dathan and Abiram rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Nm 16:1, 12; 26:8–9; Dt 11:6).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Tohu
Child
Jeroham

Key References

1 Chronicles 6:12

Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,

All Scripture References (1)

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 6:12

Ahitub was the father of Zadok, Zadok was the father of Shallum,