Lexical Definition
אֵלָא ʼÊlâʼ (ay-law') Ela N:N-M-P
a variation of אֵלָה; oak
Elah.
- § Elah = "oak"
- Ela, an Israelite
1) father of one of Solomon's deputies
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֵלָ֖א | Ela | 1Kgs.4.18 |
| Ηλά | of Ela | LXX.1Sam.21.9 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.18
- father of: Shimei (שִׁמְעִי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֵלָא proper name, masculine father of an officer of Solomon 1Kgs 4:18 (= II. אֵלָה terebinth?).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 4:18 |
Profile
Male • Father of Shimei • Son of Uzzi, an official under Solomon
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ela, the son of Uzzi, served as an official under King Solomon.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ki.4.18;
- only referred to as Ela אֵלָא;
- father of Shimei שִׁמְעִי.
Ela, mentioned in 1 Kings 4:18, was the son of Uzzi and served as an official during the reign of King Solomon. He was appointed as one of the twelve officers responsible for providing supplies for the king and the royal household, each for one month of the year.
All entries for Ela: אֵלָא
Related Profiles:
- Shimei (child)