Eliel is a name that appears several times in the Old Testament and refers to various individuals. The most well-known Eliel was one of David's brave warriors and military leaders. The name means 'My God is God' and is borne by several Levites, tribal chiefs, and military commanders in biblical texts.
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Eliel among David's heroes
Eliel from Mahavim is mentioned among David's mighty warriors who served him faithfully.
13Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah served as supervisors under Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the official in charge of the house of God.
24These were the heads of their fathers' houses: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel—mighty warriors, men of renown, heads of their fathers' houses.