Lexical Definition
עִילַי ʻÎylay (ee-lah'-ee) Ilai N:N-M-P
from עָלָה; elevated
Ilai.
- § Ilai = "exalted"
- Ilai, an Israelite
1) an Ahohite, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עִילַ֖י | Ilai | 1Chr.11.29 |
| Ηλά | Ilai | LXX.1Chr.11.29 |
Extended Information
name of: צַלְמוֹן
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28 also called Ilai at 1Ch.11.29
- Another name of tsal.mon (צַלְמוֹן "Zalmon" צַלְמוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֵילַי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 1Chr 11:29, Ηλει, Ηλα (= צַלְמוֺן 2Sam 23:28).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:28 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:29 |