Keraia
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Eliasaph

Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, was the leader of the tribe of Gad during the wilderness journey.

The name Eliasaph means “the Lord increaseth”

MaleTribe of GadEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book6 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:14; only referred to as Eliasaph (אֶלְיָסָף); son of Deuel.

Glossary entries

Eliasaph

Family members

Father

Deuel

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 1 verse that refer to Eliasaph without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Numbers 1:14
    …from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel;
  2. Numbers 2:14
    Next will be the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel,
  3. Numbers 2:15Referred to, not named
    …and his division numbers 45,650.
  4. Numbers 7:42
    On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
  5. Numbers 7:47
    …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.
  6. Numbers 10:20
    …and Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad.