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Eliel
God, my God
אֱלִיאֵל e.li.el
Eliel (Hebrew: אֱלִיאֵל, e.li.el) means “God, my God”, by traditional interpretation. Eight men in scripture bear the name; the best attested is a Levite. In 2025 it was given to 503 children in the United States, ranking 585. Use is rising. Around 4,931 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears with Amminadab in 1 Chronicles 15.
Which Eliel?
Eight men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Show all 8 bearers
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Eliel
descendant of Shimei
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Eliel
descendant of Shashak
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 9 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 8 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 503 | Rising |
| All-time total | 4,931 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 503 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +367% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 5:24 |
| Last appears | 2 Chronicles 31:13 |
| Cross-references | 41 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jerimoth co-occurrence Appears with Jerimoth in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Ismachiah co-occurrence Appears with Ismachiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Asahel co-occurrence Appears with Asahel in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Mahath co-occurrence Appears with Mahath in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Azaziah co-occurrence Appears with Azaziah in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jehiel co-occurrence Appears with Jehiel in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Jozabad co-occurrence Appears with Jozabad in 2 Chronicles 31.
- Benaiah co-occurrence Appears with Benaiah in 2 Chronicles 31.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
§ Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God"
1) an ancestor of Samuel
2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men)
3) a Levite with David in moving the ark
4) a chief of Manasseh
5) two chiefs of Benjamin
6) a chief Kohathite
7) a Levite
Eliel the Mahavite was one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Eliel the Mahavite is mentioned in 1Ch.11.46 as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. They played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and helped establish his kingdom. Eliel's association with Mahavite suggests that he may have been from a place or family known as Mahavah, although the exact location is not specified in the text.
Key verses
Eliel appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
1 Chronicles 11:46
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:46