Eliehoenai

MeshelemiahEnglish

A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.26.3.

Eliehoenai is mentioned in1 Chronicles 26:3as one of the sons of Meshelemiah, a Korahite gatekeeper during the reign of King David. Meshelemiah and his sons were appointed as gatekeepers for the house of the Lord, ensuring the security and order of the temple. Eliehoenai, along with his brothers, was assigned to guard the gates and maintain the sacred space. The mention of Eliehoenai in this context highlights the importance of the gatekeepers' role in the temple service during David's time.