Elizur
אֱלִיצוּר/ee-LY-zur/
“My God is a rock”
Summary
The son of Shedeur and prince of the tribe of Reuben at the time of the Exodus, who led his tribe in the wilderness census and march.
☩Prince of Reuben
Elizur son of Shedeur was the prince (phylarch) of the tribe of Reuben at the time of the Exodus. He represented Reuben in the census taken in the wilderness of Sinai, led the tribe in the order of march, and presented the tribe's offering at the dedication of the altar. His name, meaning 'my God is a rock,' expresses confidence in God's steadfast protection—a sentiment echoed in numerous psalms.
Key verses:Numbers 1:5Numbers 2:10Numbers 7:30Numbers 7:35Numbers 10:18
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Elizur," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Elizur," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).