Elah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah was a son of Caleb and the father of Kenaz.
son of Caleb (1CH 4:15)
Lineage: Jephunneh › Caleb › Elah
Names
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Elah
an oak; a curse; perjury
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Elah
· Also called · H425 none · 1CH 4:15 species of mighty tree
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אֵלָה
elah · H425 · 1CH 4:15 species of mighty tree
- el Αλα Ala · none · 1CH 4:15
- bg Ела
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1510 BC – 1485 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb · 1530 BC Ancestor |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1510 BC – 1485 BC |
One-parent family
- Son: Kenaz
- Son: Jehallelel
Elah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Elah is mentioned in 1Ch 4:15 as one of the sons of Caleb, along with Iru, Naam, and Kenaz. Elah is specifically noted as the father of Kenaz. Caleb was a prominent figure in the Bible, one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan, and one of only two spies (along with Joshua) who brought back a positive report.
Elah 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The second of the three sons of Caleb, the son of Jephunneh (1 Chr. 4:15).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Elah_4) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Elah@1Ch.4.15) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, elah_1047)