Eliel, brother of Johanna of Chuza
Native of Bethlehem of Judah, like Jesus, he is of royal lineage like his sister Joanna and like his brother ElCana.
"They live apart, but they are always great voices in Israel."[1]
Indeed, if their sister is a royal princess[2], Elijahl and his brother are royal princes, "descendants of the valiant of David, the first alongside the holy king, the first alongside the Maccabees". Without doubt, this refers to the Gadites who deserted Saul's armies to join David, then taking refuge in the desert.
One of these valiant men is also named Elijahl:
"Some Gadites made a secession to join David in his desert refuge. They were brave valiant men, warriors ready to fight, skilled with shield and spear. They were like lions; by agility, they resembled gazelles on the mountains. Ezer was the chief, …Elijahl the seventh, … Such were the sons of Gad, chiefs of corps; one commanded a hundred if small, a thousand if large. It was they who crossed the Jordan, in the first month, when it flowed over everywhere at full banks, and who put to flight the inhabitants both to the east and to the west."[3]
Regarding the statement "the first alongside the Maccabees", this most likely refers to the Assideans:
"Then the congregation of the Assideans joined them, valiant men from among Israel and all who were devoted to the Law."[4]
Apostolic journey
He will join, with his brother, a persecuted Jesus[5]: "Absent when you were strong, present now that you are persecuted." Two other notables will join them: Joel of Abijah called Alamoth and Judas the Assidean.
His name
Elijahl means "God is God" - Historical reference: several characters from the time of David.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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