Eliada

Eliada was a Benjamite commander who led 200,000 armed troops during the reign of King Jehoshaphat.

The name Eliada means “knowledge of God”

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Summary

A warrior living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 17:17; only referred to as Eliada (אֶלְיָדָע).

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Eliada

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Mentions

  1. From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty man of valor, and with him 200,000 armed with bows and shields;