Elead

Elead was an Ephraimite who was killed by the men of Gath.

The name Elead means “witness of God”

MaleTribe of EphraimEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 7:21; only referred to as Elead (אֶלְעָד); son of Ephraim; a brother of Shuthelah, Becher, Tahan, Ezer and Beriah.

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Family members

Father: Ephraim
Siblings: Becher Beriah Ezer Shuthelah Tahan

Alternative names

אֶלְעָדElead

Mentions

1 Chronicles 7:21
Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son. Ezer and Elead were killed by the natives of Gath, because they went down to steal their livestock.