Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Eliel was a Levite who served as an overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah.
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Eliel is mentioned briefly in 2Ch.31.13 as one of the Levites who served as an overseer during the reign of King Hezekiah. Hezekiah was known for his religious reforms and his efforts to restore proper worship in Judah. As part of these reforms, Hezekiah appointed Levites to oversee the collection and distribution of tithes and offerings brought to the temple. Eliel was one of the Levites entrusted with this responsibility. His role as an overseer highlights the importance of the Levites in maintaining the temple's functioning and ensuring the proper use of the offerings.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0447
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God.
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