Elath
Elath was a city of Edom at the head of the Gulf of Akabah. It became associated with Israel’s southern trade routes and seaports, was used by Solomon, and was later recovered by Uzziah after a period of revolt.
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Elath, Eloth
Elath, or Eloth, was a city at the head of the Arabian Gulf, commonly mentioned with Ezion-geber. It served as a seaport during the reigns of David and Solomon and was later known by the name Aila or Eyleh.
Elbethel
Elbethel, meaning “the God of Bethel,” was the name Jacob gave to the place where God appeared to him while he was fleeing from Esau.
Eldad
Eldad was one of the seventy elders chosen to share Moses’ burden of leading Israel. Though he remained in the camp rather than going to the meeting tent, the Spirit rested on him and he prophesied.
ELDAD AND MODAD, BOOK OF
The Book of Eldad and Modad was a lost work associated with the two elders who prophesied in Israel’s camp during Moses’ time. Later Jewish and Christian writers preserved traditions about its contents.
Elder
An elder was an older and respected leader who represented the people and exercised authority in Israelite society. In the New Testament church, elders were overseers and shepherds of the congregation, also called bishops or presbyters.
ELDER IN THE NEW TESTAMENT
In the New Testament, an elder may mean an older person, a Jewish synagogue leader, or an appointed Christian overseer. In the churches, elders exercised spiritual oversight and were closely associated with bishops.
Elealeh
Elealeh was a town in the territory east of the Jordan allotted to Reuben. It was later mentioned in prophetic judgments against Moab and lay near Heshbon.
Eleasah
Eleasah is another form of Elasah, the name of a descendant of Judah and of a Benjamite descended from Saul.
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