Eldad Summary
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Eldad was a prophet who prophesied in the Israelite camp during the time of Moses.
remained in the camp and prophesied (NUM 11:26)
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favored of God; love of God
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· Also called · H419 none · NUM 11:26 beloved of G-d [El]; [poss.] Dadi is god
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אֶלְדָּ֡ד
elədad · H419 · NUM 11:26 beloved of G-d [El]; [poss.] Dadi is god
- he אֶלְדָּד · H0419
- el Ελδαδ Eldad · none · NUM 11:26
- bg Елдад
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Eldad Article
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Eldad is mentioned in Num 11:26-27 as one of the seventy elders chosen by Moses to share the burden of leadership. When the Spirit rested upon the elders, they prophesied. However, Eldad and another man named Medad were not with the others at the tent of meeting but prophesied in the camp. Joshua urged Moses to stop them, but Moses replied that he wished all the Lord's people were prophets. This incident highlights the unexpected and widespread nature of the Spirit's work.
Eldad Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Whom God has loved, one of the seventy elders whom Moses appointed (Num. 11:26, 27) to administer justice among the people. He, with Medad, prophesied in the camp instead of going with the rest to the tabernacle, as Moses had commanded. This incident was announced to Moses by Joshua, who thought their conduct in this respect irregular. Moses replied, “Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the Lord’s people were prophets” (Num. 11:24-30; comp. Mark 9:38; Luke 9:49).
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