Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Eliasaph, the son of Lael, was the leader of the Gershonite Levites during the wilderness journey.
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Eliasaph, the son of Lael, is mentioned in Num.3.24 as the leader of the Gershonite clan of the Levites during the wilderness journey. The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, along with the Kohathites and Merarites. They were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and related items (Num.3.25-26). As the leader of the Gershonites, Eliasaph would have overseen their duties and ensured that they fulfilled their responsibilities in the service of the tabernacle.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0460
and the leader of the families of the Gershonites was Eliasaph son of Lael.
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