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Elioenai

Elioenai was a descendant of David through Jeconiah, mentioned in the genealogy.

The name Elioenai means “toward him are mine eyes; or to him are my fountains”

MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 3:23; only referred to as Elioenai (אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי); son of Neariah; a brother of Hizkiah and Azrikam; father of Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah and Anani.

Glossary entries

Elioenai

Family members

Father

Neariah

Siblings

Azrikam Hizkiah

Children

Akkub Anani Delaiah Eliashib Hodaviah Johanan Pelaiah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 3:23
    The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three in all.
  2. 1 Chronicles 3:24
    The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven in all.