Lexical Summary Eldaah: Eldaah Original Word: אֶלְדָּעָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eldaah From 'el and yada'; God of knowledge; Eldaah, a son of Midian -- Eldaah. see HEBREW 'el see HEBREW yada' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom el and yada Definition "God has called," a son of Midian NASB Translation Eldaah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶלְדָּעָה proper name, masculine (God has called? compare  Arabic) son of Midian Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33 Genealogical Setting Eldadah is listed among the five sons of Midian, who himself was a son of Abraham by Keturah. Thus Eldadah is a great-grandson of Abraham. The two parallel genealogies (Genesis 25:1-4 and 1 Chronicles 1:32-33) preserve the same order of names, underscoring the careful transmission of Israel’s ancestral records. Through these terse notices Scripture confirms that the covenant-bearing patriarch fathered other lines in addition to Isaac, and that their descendants also became nations in fulfillment of the promise, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants like the stars of the sky” (Genesis 22:17). Historical Footprint While Eldadah himself is never mentioned outside the genealogies, the clan that carried his name would eventually be absorbed into the wider Midianite confederation. Midianite caravans appear in the Joseph narrative (Genesis 37:28), and Midian becomes the place where Moses spends forty years in exile, marrying Zipporah, daughter of Jethro the priest of Midian (Exodus 2–3). Later, Midian turns hostile during Israel’s wilderness journey (Numbers 22–25; Judges 6–8). These shifting relationships illustrate how distant relatives of Abraham could become either allies or adversaries, depending upon their response to the Lord’s unfolding purposes. Covenantal and Redemptive Significance 1. Proof of Divine Faithfulness: Eldadah’s inclusion demonstrates that every branch of Abraham’s house benefited from God’s pledge to multiply his seed. Even those outside the chosen line of Isaac are not lost to the biblical record. Connections within the Biblical Narrative • Moses’ Midianite sojourn allowed him to receive formative instruction in wilderness living—training essential for leading Israel out of Egypt. Thus Eldadah’s line indirectly serves the Exodus. Lessons for Faith and Ministry 1. Value the Genealogies: They certify God’s accuracy and faithfulness; what may appear incidental is actually integral to redemptive history. Summary Eldadah stands as a small but instructive node in the vast network of Abraham’s offspring. His brief mention secures a place for Midian within the biblical chronicle, attesting that God’s promises are both particular—favoring the line of the Messiah—and expansive, reaching families and nations beyond Israel. Forms and Transliterations וְאֶלְדָּעָ֑ה ואלדעה veeldaAh wə’eldā‘āh wə·’el·dā·‘āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:4 HEB: וַחֲנֹ֔ךְ וַאֲבִידָ֖ע וְאֶלְדָּעָ֑ה כָּל־ אֵ֖לֶּה NAS: and Abida and Eldaah. All KJV: and Abida, and Eldaah. All these [were] the children INT: and Hanoch and Abida and Eldaah All these 1 Chronicles 1:33 2 Occurrences |
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