ELIAB

The oldest brother of David, towards whom his conduct was passionate and jealous, thus confirming the judgment of Him who looks not on the appearance, but the heart, 1Sa 16:6,7; 17:28.

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Eliab. Eliab
To whom God is father. (1.) A Reubenite, son of Pallu (Num. 16:1, 12; 26:8, 9; Deut. 11:6).

(2.) A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness (Num. 1:9; 2:7).

(3.) The son of Jesse, and brother of David (1 Sam. 16:6). It was he who spoke contemptuously to David when he proposed to fight Goliath (1 Sam. 17:28).

(4.) One of the Gadite heroes who joined David in his stronghold in the wilderness (1 Chr. 12:9).

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Eliab. God is my father; God is the father

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ELIAB. 1. A Reubenite, progenitor of Dathan and Abiram Nu 26:8,9; 16:1,12; De 11:6 2. Son of Helon Nu 1:9; 2:7; 7:24,29; 10:16 3. Ancestor of Samuel 1Ch 6:27
* Also called ELIHU 1Sa 1:1
* And ELIEL 1Ch 6:34

4. Son of Jesse and eldest brother of David 1Sa 16:6; 17:13,28; 1Ch 2:13
* A prince in the tribe of Judah 1Ch 27:18

5. A hero of the tribe of Gad 1Ch 12:9 6. A Levite, a porter and musician 1Ch 15:18,20; 16:5

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David's eldest brother 1Sa 16:6; 17:28; 1Ch 27:18; 2Ch 11:18