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) |
|---|---|---|
| אֶלְזָבָ֛ד | Elzabad | 1Chr.26.7 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7
- son of: Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָה)
- brother of: Othni (עׇתְנִי), Rephael (רְפָאֵל), Obed (עוֹבֵד), Elihu (אֱלִיהוּ) and Semachiah (סְמַכְיָהוּ)
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 • Son of Shemaiah • A Korahite gatekeeper in the time of David.
Levite living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elzabad, along with his brothers, served as gatekeepers in the time of David (1Ch.26.7).
- A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.7;
- only referred to as Elzabad אֶלְזָבָד;
- son of Shemaiah שְׁמַעְיָה;
- a brother of Othni עׇתְנִי, Rephael רְפָאֵל, Obed עוֹבֵד, Elihu אֱלִיהוּ and Semachiah סְמַכְיָהוּ.
Elzabad is mentioned as one of the sons of Shemaiah, a Korahite gatekeeper, during the reign of King David (1Ch.26.7). The Korahites were a clan within the tribe of Levi assigned to various duties in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Elzabad and his brothers are described as capable men with the strength to perform service, indicating their fitness for their role as gatekeepers. Gatekeepers were responsible for guarding the entrances to the temple, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred precincts. The mention of Elzabad and his brothers suggests that gatekeeper duties were often assigned to families or clans, with multiple generations serving together. No further information is provided about Elzabad's specific responsibilities or his later life. His inclusion in the list of gatekeepers highlights the importance of this role in maintaining the sanctity and security of the temple during David's reign.
All entries for Elzabad: אֶלְזָבָד