Person Old Testament
Eliel
Eliel, a Levite leader, assisted in bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem during David's reign. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 15:9.
Why it matters. Levite leader who assisted in bringing the ark to Jerusalem
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- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Eliel
Eliel is mentioned in 1Ch.15.9, 11 as one of the Levite leaders during the reign of King David. He, along with other Levite leaders, was appointed to assist in bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem. The ark, which symbolized God's presence among His people, had been neglected for many years. David sought to restore proper worship by bringing the ark to Jerusalem. Eliel, as a Levite leader, played a significant role in this sacred task. The Levites were responsible for carrying the ark and ensuring its safe transportation. Eliel's involvement in this event highlights the importance of the Levites in the religious life of Israel during David's reign.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.