Bible Dictionary

Elidad

The name Elidad means “beloved of God”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

Whom God has loved, son of Chislon, and chief of the tribe of Benjamin; one of those who were appointed to divide the Promised Land among the tribes (Num. 34:21).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(whom God loves), the man chosen to represent the tribe of Benjamin in the division of the land of Canaan. (Numbers 34:21) (B.C. 1452.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

e-li'-dad ('elidhadh, "God has loved"):

Prince of Benjamin in the division of the land (Nu 34:21);

perhaps the same as ELDAD (which see).