Eliud is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:14,15). He was the son of Achim and the father of Eleazar. Eliud is listed as one of the ancestors of Jesus in the lineage traced from Abraham through David to Joseph, the husband of Mary. The genealogy in Matthew spans several generations, covering the period from the Babylonian exile to the birth of Jesus. Apart from being named in this genealogical record, no additional information is provided about Eliud's life or his role in the family line that led to the birth of Jesus Christ.
Eliud
AchimEnglishA man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Mat.1.14.