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Elpaal

Elpaal was a Benjamite, the son of Shaharaim, and the founder of several towns.

The name Elpaal means “God's work”

MaleTribe of BenjaminDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book3 verses

Summary

A man from the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 8:11; only referred to as Elpaal (אֶלְפַּ֫עַל); son of Shaharaim and Hushim; a brother of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, Mirmah and Abitub; father of Eber, Misham, Shemed, Beriah, Shema, Zebadiah, Meshullam, Hizki, Heber, Ishmerai, Izliah, Jobab.

Glossary entries

Elpaal

Family members

Father

Shaharaim

Mother

Hushim

Siblings

Abitub Jeuz Jobab Malcam Mesha Mirmah Sachia Zibia

Children

Beriah Eber Heber Hizki Ishmerai Izliah Jobab Meshullam Misham Shema Shemed Zebadiah

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. 1 Chronicles 8:11
    He also had sons by Hushim: Abitub and Elpaal.
  2. 1 Chronicles 8:12
    The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages),
  3. 1 Chronicles 8:18
    Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal.