Elah

Elah was a son of Caleb and the father of Kenaz.

The name Elah means “an oak; a curse; perjury”

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Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 4:15; only referred to as Elah (אֵלָה); son of Caleb; a brother of Achsah, Iru and Naam; father of Kenaz and Jehallelel(?).

Glossary entries

Elah

Family members

Father

Caleb

Siblings

Achsah Iru Naam

Children

Jehallelel Kenaz

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. The sons of Caleb son of Jephunneh: Iru, Elah, and Naam. The son of Elah: Kenaz.