אֳלִיאָ֫תָה (e.li.a.tah)
e.li.a.tah
Eliathah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Eliathah is a proper name found only twice in the Hebrew Bible, both occurrences appearing in the genealogical lists of First Chronicles (25:4 and 26:28). The name itself carries the meaning "God has come," combining the element for God with a form of the verb to come or arrive. This concise declaration serves as a personal testimony within the larger narrative of Israel’s worship structures.
He is identified as a son of Heman, one of the chief musicians appointed by King David for temple service. As part of this prominent Levitical family, Eliathah belonged to a lineage dedicated to music and prophecy in the sanctuary. His inclusion in these lists highlights the importance of musical leadership in the religious life of the divided monarchy period.
The brevity of his biblical record contrasts with the richness of his name’s meaning. While Chronicles focuses on the organization of temple duties rather than individual biographies, the presence of Eliathah among Heman’s fourteen sons underscores the collective nature of worship. His name remains a static reminder of divine presence within the historical framework of Israel’s liturgical history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Eliathah means "God has come." In the Hebrew Bible this word appears only twice in Chronicles, where it names one of Heman’s sons who served in temple music. The brief mention reminds us that God enters our story through people and their faithful service.
When you read these genealogies, notice how ordinary names carry deep meaning. Eliathah’s presence shows that worship is a community effort. Each person contributes to the whole, and God meets us in that shared life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Eliathah1×
- Eliathah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לֶֽ/אֱלִיָּ֔תָה1×
- אֱלִיאָ֤תָה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
This verse lists Eliathah among Heman’s sons, showing his role in the temple music team.
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I Chronicles 25:27
for the twentieth to Eliathah, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
Here Eliathah is noted as leading a group of twenty musicians, highlighting his leadership in worship.