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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Eliasaph</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/eliasaph.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/numbers/1-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/eliasaph.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Eliasaph</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/elias.htm" title="Elias">◄</a> Eliasaph <a href="/topical/e/eli'asaph.htm" title="Eli'asaph">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#hit" title="Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary">Hitchcock's</a> • <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Eliasaph is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the Israelite wilderness journey and the organization of the tribes. His name, Eliasaph, means "God has added" or "God increases," reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names that emphasize divine action or blessing.<br><br><b>Tribal Leader of Gad</b><br><br>Eliasaph, the son of Deuel, is identified as a leader of the tribe of Gad during the Israelites' wilderness wanderings. In the Book of Numbers, he is appointed as the head of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a> states, "from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel." His role as a leader is further confirmed in <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a>, where it is noted that he was responsible for leading the tribe of Gad during the encampment and journeying of the Israelites: "Then comes the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel."<br><br><b>Role in the Census</b><br><br>Eliasaph's leadership is highlighted during the census of the Israelites, as recorded in the Book of Numbers. This census was commanded by God to Moses and Aaron to organize the people for military and religious purposes. Eliasaph, as the head of his tribe, would have been responsible for ensuring that the men of Gad were counted and ready for service. <a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20</a> reiterates his position: "And Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad."<br><br><b>Significance in the Wilderness Journey</b><br><br>Eliasaph's role as a leader of Gad is significant in the broader narrative of the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. The tribe of Gad, along with Reuben and the half-tribe of Manasseh, would later settle on the eastern side of the Jordan River, a decision that required negotiation and agreement with Moses (Numbers 32). While Eliasaph's direct involvement in this decision is not detailed, his leadership during the wilderness period would have set the stage for the tribe's future actions and settlement.<br><br><b>Biblical References</b><br><br>· <a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a> : "from Gad, Eliasaph son of Deuel."<br>· <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a> : "Then comes the tribe of Gad. The leader of the Gadites is Eliasaph son of Deuel."<br>· <a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20</a> : "And Eliasaph son of Deuel was over the division of the tribe of Gad."<br><br>Eliasaph's mention in the Bible, though brief, underscores the importance of tribal leadership and organization during a formative period in Israel's history. His role as a leader of Gad highlights the structured approach to governance and community life that was essential for the Israelites as they journeyed toward the land promised to them by God.<a name="hit" id="hit"></a><div class="vheading2">Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Eliasaph</span><p>the Lord increaseth<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Eliasaph</span><p><ol> <li>Head of the tribe of Dan at the time of the census in the wilderness of Sinai. (<a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">2:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">7:42,47</a>; <a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">10:20</a>) (B.C. 1490.)</li> <li>A levite, and "chief of the Gershonites" at the same time. (<a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Numbers 3:24</a>)</li> </ol><a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ELIASAPH</span><p>e-li'-a-saf ('elyacaph, "God has added"):<br><br>(1) Son of Deuel; prince of the tribe of Gad in the Exodus (<a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a>; <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42, 47</a>; 10:20).<br><br>(2) Son of Lael; prince of the Gershonites (<a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Numbers 3:24</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/460.htm"><span class="l">460. Elyasaph -- "God has added," two Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> "God has added," two Israelites. Transliteration: Elyasaph Phonetic Spelling:<br> (el-yaw-sawf') Short Definition: <b>Eliasaph</b>. <b>...</b> NASB Word Usage <b>Eliasaph</b> (6). <b>Eliasaph</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/460.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/eliasaph.htm"><span class="l"><b>Eliasaph</b> (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>ELIASAPH</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Eliasaph</b><br> (6 Occurrences). Numbers 1:14 Of Gad: <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Deuel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eliasaph.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/eli'asaph.htm"><span class="l">Eli'asaph (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Eli'asaph. <b>Eliasaph</b>, Eli'asaph. Eliashib . Multi-Version Concordance Eli'asaph<br> (6 Occurrences). Numbers 1:14 Of Gad, <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Deuel. (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/eli'asaph.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/reuel.htm"><span class="l">Reuel (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2) The father of <b>Eliasaph</b>, the prince of Gad (Numbers 2:14), called (by some copyist's<br> mistake) "Deuel" in Numbers 1:14; Numbers 7:42, 47; 10:20. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/reuel.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deuel.htm"><span class="l">Deuel (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> du'-el, de-u'-el de`u'el, ("knowledge of God"): A Gadite, the father of <b>Eliasaph</b>,<br> the representative of the tribe of Gad in the census-taking (Numbers 1:14 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deuel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deu'el.htm"><span class="l">Deu'el (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 1:14 Of Gad, <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Deuel. (See RSV). Numbers 7:42 On the sixth<br> day <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad: (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deu'el.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/leader.htm"><span class="l">Leader (183 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS RSV NIV). Numbers 2:14 "The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children<br> of Gad shall be <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Reuel. (See NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/leader.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm"><span class="l">Gad (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The prince of the tribe was <b>Eliasaph</b>, son of Deuel (Numbers 1:14), or Reuel<br> (Numbers 2:14). <b>...</b> Numbers 1:14 Of Gad: <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Deuel. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gad.htm - 49k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lael.htm"><span class="l">Lael (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> LAEL. la'-el (la'el, "belonging to God"): Father of <b>Eliasaph</b>, the prince of the<br> father's house of the Gershonites (Numbers 3:24). Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lael.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/elias.htm"><span class="l">Elias (30 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elias.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/prince.htm"><span class="l">Prince (160 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT). Numbers 2:14 "The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children<br> of Gad shall be <b>Eliasaph</b> the son of Reuel. (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/prince.htm - 53k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Eliasaph (6 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/1-14.htm">Numbers 1:14</a></span><br />Of Gad: <span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Deuel. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/2-14.htm">Numbers 2:14</a></span><br />"The tribe of Gad: and the prince of the children of Gad shall be <span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Reuel. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV( </span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/3-24.htm">Numbers 3:24</a></span><br />The prince of the fathers' house of the Gershonites shall be <span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Lael. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Numbers 7:42</a></span><br />On the sixth day, <span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/7-47.htm">Numbers 7:47</a></span><br />and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of <span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Deuel.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/10-20.htm">Numbers 10:20</a></span><br /><span class="boldtext">Eliasaph</span> the son of Deuel was over the army of the tribe of the children of Gad. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/eliasaph.htm">Eliasaph</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/eliasaph--a_chief_of_the_tribe_of_dan.htm">Eliasaph: A Chief of the Tribe of Dan</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/e/eliasaph--son_of_lael.htm">Eliasaph: Son of Lael</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eliashib.htm">Eliashib (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/eliasaph.htm">Eliasaph (6 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/elias.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Elias"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Elias" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/eli'asaph.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Eli'asaph"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Eli'asaph" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>