Who was Elizur in the Bible?
Lived during the years in Egypt and the wilderness
Elizur, the son of Shedeur, was a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. He was appointed as the leader of the Reubenites and was responsible for organizing and leading the tribe in various aspects of the journey (Num.1.5). Elizur appears in 5 verses of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Elizur?
Elizur, the son of Shedeur, was a prominent leader from the tribe of Reuben during the Israelites' wilderness journey after the Exodus from Egypt. He was appointed as the leader of the Reubenites and was responsible for organizing and leading the tribe in various aspects of the journey (Num.1.5). Elizur's duties included assisting in the census of the Israelites (Num.1.5), overseeing the encampment of the Reubenites on the south side of the tabernacle (Num.2.10), presenting the tribe's offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle (Num.7.30,35), and leading the Reubenites in the order of march (Num.10.18). As a tribal leader, Elizur played a significant role in the administrative and military organization of the Israelites during their time in the wilderness. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elizur's life or leadership beyond these specific responsibilities.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Elizur appear in the Bible?
Elizur is referenced in 5 verses. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Numbers 1:5
- Numbers 2:10
- Numbers 7:30
- Numbers 7:35
- Numbers 10:18
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Elizur.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Elizur?
Elizur appears in 5 verses, all of them in Numbers.
Which books of the Bible mention Elizur?
Just one: Numbers.
Where can I read every verse about Elizur?
This page lists 5 of them. Protos carries all 5, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
