Lexical Definition
אֶלְזָבָד ʼElzâbâd (el-zaw-bawd') Elzabad N:N-M-P
from אֵל and זָבַד; God has bestowed
Elzabad.
- § Elzabad = "God has given"
- Elzabad, the name of two Israelites
1) a Gadite warrior who aided David
2) a Korhite Levite
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֶלְזָבָ֖ד | Elzabad | 1Chr.12.12 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.12
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְזָבָד proper name, masculine (God has given, compare Θεόδωρος זַבְדִּיאֵל, זְבַדְיָה)
a. one of David's band of Gadites 1Chr 12:12*.
b. Korahite 1Chr 26:7.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 12:12* · 26:7 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elzabad, a Gadite warrior, was one of the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch.12.12).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.12;
- only referred to as Elzabad אֶלְזָבָד.
Elzabad is mentioned in the list of Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul (1Ch.12.12). He is described as one of the mighty men, indicating his strength and skill in battle. The Gadites were known for their bravery and military prowess, and Elzabad's presence among David's supporters demonstrates the loyalty and support he offered to David during his time of exile. The text does not provide any further details about Elzabad's background, his specific role in David's army, or his later life. His inclusion in the list of David's mighty men highlights the diverse group of warriors from various tribes who united under David's leadership and played a significant role in his rise to power as king of Israel.
All entries for Elzabad: אֶלְזָבָד