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Elihu

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • "The son of Barachel, a Buzite" (Job 32:2 ), one of Job's friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 3237-37 ).

  • The son of Tohu, and grandfather of Elkanah (1 Samuel 1:1 ). He is called also Eliel (1 Chronicles 6:34 ) and Eliab (6:27).

  • One of the captains of thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:20 ).

  • One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1 Chronicles 26:7 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Elihu'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​e/elihu.html. 1897.
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