Bible Dictionary
Eleph
Eleph was a town allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, listed near Jerusalem. Its exact location is uncertain.
Definition
Eleph was a town in the territory allotted to Benjamin. It was listed next to Jerusalem, but its exact location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Eleph appears in the boundary or town list of Benjamin.
Historical Background
The name means “the ox.” It may have been identical with Lifta, a village west of Jerusalem, though other identifications are also given. The Septuagint omits the name unless it is joined with Zelah.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the ox), one of the towns allotted to Benjamin, and named next to Jerusalem. (Joshua 18:28)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e'-lef (ha-'eleph, "the ox"):</p><p>A place in the lot of Benjamin not far from Jerusalem (Jos 18:28). The name is omitted by Septuagint, unless, indeed, it is combined with that of Zelah. It may be identical with Lifta, a village W. of Jerusalem (Conder, HDB, under the word).</p><p>Others identify Lifta with Nephtoah.</p>