Bible Dictionary
Eliab
Eliab was the name of several Israelites, including a Reubenite, a chief of Zebulun, David’s eldest brother, an ancestor of Samuel, a Gadite warrior, and a Levite musician. David’s brother Eliab spoke harshly to him before David’s encounter with Goliath.
Biblical Usage
David’s brother Eliab was present in Saul’s army when Israel faced Goliath and spoke contemptuously to David. Other men named Eliab served as tribal leaders, warriors, musicians, or ancestors in Israel’s genealogies.
Scripture References
Numbers 16:1
Numbers 16:12
Numbers 26:8
Numbers 26:9
Deuteronomy 11:6
Numbers 1:9
Numbers 2:7
1 Samuel 16:6
1 Samuel 17:28
1 Chronicles 12:9
Numbers 7:24
Numbers 7:29
Numbers 10:16
Numbers 11:6
1 Samuel 17:13
1 Chronicles 2:13
1 Chronicles 15:18
1 Chronicles 15:20
1 Chronicles 16:5
1 Chronicles 6:27
Jdt 8:1