person
Elpaal
אֶלְפַּ֫עַל
Elpaal was a Benjamite, the son of Shaharaim, and the founder of several towns.
- verses
- 3
- first named
- 1 Chronicles 8:11
- last named
- 1 Chronicles 8:18
- period
- Divided Monarchy
- tribe
- Benjamin
Description
Who was Elpaal?
Elpaal is mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin as one of the sons of Shaharaim (1Ch.8.11). He is listed among the descendants of Benjamin who lived in Jerusalem. The text provides some details about Elpaal's family and his role in establishing settlements. Elpaal had two wives, Hushim and Baara, and several children (1Ch.8.11). He is credited with building the towns of Ono and Lod, along with their surrounding villages (1Ch.8.12). This suggests that Elpaal was a prominent figure in the Benjamite community and played a significant role in the expansion and development of their territory. The genealogy also mentions that Elpaal and his brothers were heads of families living in Jerusalem (1Ch.8.18), indicating their leadership roles within the tribe. No further details are provided about Elpaal's life, his specific accomplishments, or the timeline of his activities. His inclusion in the genealogy of Benjamin serves to highlight the growth and settlement of the tribe in the region and to establish the family lineage of notable figures within the Benjamite community.
Relations
Direct connections
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The 10 best-attested of 26 are drawn. All 26 are listed below.
Child of
Father of
- Beriahregistry, no verse
- Eberregistry1 Chronicles 8:12
- Heberregistry, no verse
- Hizkiregistry, no verse
- Ishmerairegistry1 Chronicles 8:18
- Izliahregistry1 Chronicles 8:18
- Jobabregistry1 Chronicles 8:18
- Meshullamregistry, no verse
- Mishamregistry1 Chronicles 8:12
- Shemaregistry, no verse
- Shemedregistry1 Chronicles 8:12
- Zebadiahregistry, no verse
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Stands in the same events as
Places
Where this happens
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Where to read it
Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 3, across 1 book.
1 Chronicles3 verses
Onward
Where this page goes
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