Person Old Testament
Eluzai
Eluzai, a Benjamite warrior, was one of the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:5.
Why it matters. A Benjamite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.
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- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Eluzai
Eluzai is mentioned in the list of Benjamite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch.12.5). He is described as one of the mighty men, indicating his skill and valor in battle. The Benjamites were known for their bravery and prowess as warriors, and Eluzai's presence among David's supporters demonstrates the loyalty and strength he brought to David's cause. The text does not provide any additional information about Eluzai's background, his specific role in David's army, or his later life. His inclusion in the list of David's mighty men highlights the diverse group of warriors who rallied around David during his time of exile and played a crucial role in his rise to power as king of Israel.
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 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)