Eliashib

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Eliashib

Priest during King David's reign

Named in 1 chapter

Who is this

Eliashib is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 24:12 as the head of the eleventh priestly division organized by King David. David divided the priests into twenty-four divisions to ensure a systematic and orderly service in the temple. Each division was responsible for serving in the temple for a week at a time, twice a year. As the head of the eleventh division, Eliashib would have been responsible for overseeing his division's duties and ensuring that they fulfilled their responsibilities in the temple service.

Where the Bible names it

1 chapters, 1 verses

1 Chronicles