Bible Person

Elizaphan

Male · 5 cross references

This Elizaphan entry refers to the Kohathite leader descended from Uzziel, not other men of the same name in later records. He appears both in the priestly genealogy and in moments of sacred duty surrounding the tabernacle. First appears in Exod 6:22.1

AI summary: Elizaphan matters because the cross references present him as a significant Kohathite figure tied to the handling of holy responsibilities. His family relation to Mishael and the episode after Nadab and Abihu's death place him close to solemn acts of service around sacred things, while later records retain the name in Levitical memory. He therefore represents both genealogy and duty. Taken together, the material presents this Elizaphan as a Kohathite leader whose line and service remain important in Israel's worship tradition.1