People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Elihu, son of Shemaiah

The name Elihu means “he is my God himself.” Elihu is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 26:7.

Family of Elihu

Who was Elihu?

One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1 Chr. 26:7).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Elihu

  • 1 Chronicles 26:7

    The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

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