Eliaonias
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Eliaonias in the Bible?
Eliaonias appears in 1 Esdras 8:31 as a descendant of Phaath-Moab and is identified with Eliehoenai, mentioned in Ezra 8:4.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Eliaonias as a variant of Eliehoenai clarifies the genealogical lists in the deuterocanonical texts and demonstrates the textual relationship between 1 Esdras and the Book of Ezra.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Eliaonias reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eliaonias in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eliaonias clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 8:4
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Eliaonias." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eliaonias/