Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eliab, son of Helon, was the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the wilderness journey.
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Eliab, the son of Helon, is mentioned in Num.1.9; 2.7; 7.24,29; and Num.10.16 as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun during the Israelites' wilderness journey. He was appointed as the representative of his tribe during the census conducted by Moses and Aaron (Num.1.9). Eliab's tribe, along with the tribes of Judah and Issachar, camped on the east side of the tabernacle (Num.2.7). As the leader, Eliab presented the offering of the tribe of Zebulun during the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.24,29). He also led his tribe in the order of march when the Israelites set out from Mount Sinai (Num.10.16).
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5 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0446
from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;
Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliab son of Helon.
and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun.
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