Elah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah was a chief of Edom, descended from Esau.
chief of Edom (GEN 36:41)
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an oak; a curse; perjury
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· Also called · H425 · GEN 36:41 species of a mighty tree
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אֵלָ֖ה
elah · H425 · GEN 36:41 species of a mighty tree
- he אֵלָה · H0425G
- el Ηλας Ēlas · GEN 36:41
- bg Ела
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Elah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah is mentioned in Gen 36:41 and 1Ch 1:52 as one of the chiefs of Edom, a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region southeast of Judah. Elah is listed among the chiefs who ruled in Edom before any king reigned over Israel.
Elah 2 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One of the Edomite chiefs or “dukes” of Mount Seir (Gen. 36:41).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Elah_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Elah@Gen.36.41-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, elah_1043)