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Elienai

אֱלִיעֵינַי/ee-lee-EE-nay/

“My eyes are toward God”

Summary

A Benjamite, son of Shimhi, who was a chief man in the tribe and a head of a family resident in Jerusalem.

☩Benjamite Chief

Elienai was one of the descendants of Shimhi and a head of a Benjamite family residing in Jerusalem. The name, probably a contracted form of Elioenai, means 'my eyes are toward God,' expressing dependence on divine guidance and protection.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 8:20

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

8:20

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Elienai," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Elienai," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).