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Elizur

Elizur, son of Shedeur, was a leader from the tribe of Reuben during the wilderness journey.

The name Elizur means “God is my strength; my rock; rock of God”

MaleTribe of ReubenEgypt and Wilderness eraOld Testament1 book6 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Numbers 1:5; only referred to as Elizur (אֱלִיצוּר); a son of Shedeur.

Glossary entries

Elizur

Family members

Father

Shedeur

Alternative names

Mentions

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

  1. Numbers 1:5
    These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur;
  2. Numbers 2:10
    On the south side, the divisions of Reuben are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Reubenites is Elizur son of Shedeur,
  3. Numbers 2:11Referred to, not named
    …and his division numbers 46,500.
  4. Numbers 7:30
    On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
  5. Numbers 7:35
    …and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur.
  6. Numbers 10:18
    Then the divisions of the camp of Reuben set out under their standard, with Elizur son of Shedeur in command.