Dictionary of Jewish Biography

ELDAD

Eldad: translation

(fl. 13th cent BCE)
Elder of Israel. He was one of the 70 Israelite elders appointed byMosesto aid him in governing the people (Numbers 11:16ff). He and Medad aroused the suspicion ofJoshuaby prophesying within the camp, but their conduct was approved byMoses(Numbers 11:26-29).

  1. eldad—Eldad translation Whom God has loved one of the seventy elders whom Moses appointed Num. to administer justice among the people. He with Medad prophesied in the camp in...Easton's Bible Dictionary