Who was Eliab?

Brother of King David.

The story of Eliab

Eliab - Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."
Eliab - Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."
Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."

Eliab was a biblical figure from the Old Testament. He was the eldest son of Jesse and the brother of David. He was known for his good looks and was initially chosen by Samuel to be the next king of Israel. However, God rejected him and chose David instead. Eliab was a warrior and was part of Saul's army. He was present when David was brought to Saul to play the harp and was angered by David's success. He accused David of being prideful and of having evil intentions. Eliab is best known for his role in the story of David and Goliath. He was present when David volunteered to fight Goliath and tried to stop him, believing him to be too young and inexperienced. He was proven wrong when David killed Goliath with a single stone. Eliab had seven brothers: Abinadab, Shammah, Nethanel, Raddai, Ozem, David, and Ish-Bosheth. He also had two sisters, Zeruiah and Abigail. Eliab was an important figure in the Bible and is best known for his role in the story of David and Goliath. He was the eldest son of Jesse and the brother of David, and was initially chosen by Samuel to be the next king of Israel. He was present when David volunteered to fight Goliath and tried to stop him, believing him to be too young and inexperienced. He was proven wrong when David killed Goliath with a single stone.

Name meaning

God is my father

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Eliab's positionheld would be "brother of David."

First mention

Numbers 1:9

Appearances in the Bible

20 mentions

Family

Relatives of Eliab

Eliab in the Bible

Explore all 15 chapters where Eliab appears

Numbers

Chapter 1

The Census of the Israelites

A census is taken of the Israelites, and the organization of the tribes is outlined.

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Numbers

Chapter 2

The Arrangement of the Camps

The Israelites are organized into four camps, with each tribe assigned a specific position around the Tabernacle.

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Numbers

Chapter 7

The Altar and Its Vessels

The leaders of the tribes bring offerings to dedicate the Tabernacle.

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Numbers

Chapter 10

The Silver Trumpets

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

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Numbers

Chapter 16

Korah's Rebellion

Korah, Dathan and Abiram rebel against Moses and Aaron, but God destroys them and their followers.

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Numbers

Chapter 26

The Census of the Israelites

A second census is taken of the Israelites and the land is apportioned among the tribes.

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Deuteronomy

Chapter 11

Blessings and Curses

Moses commands the Israelites to love God and to keep his commandments.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 16

David Anointed King Again

David is anointed as the next king of Israel for a second time by Samuel.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 17

David and Goliath

David defeats the giant Philistine warrior Goliath, establishing himself as a great military leader.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 2

Genealogy of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 6

Levi's Genealogy and Roles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 12

Warriors Join David

Warriors join David

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 15

Ark Brought to Jerusalem Successfully

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 16

Ark Placed in the Tent, David's Song of Thanksgiving

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 11

Rehoboam's Reign in Judah

Rehoboam's initial reign in Judah, marked by political and social dynamics that influence the kingdom's trajectory.

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