Overview
Eleazar appears in Scripture as a man of significant responsibility and courage. He served as a guardian of the ark of the covenant at Kiriath-jearim, maintaining its safekeeping during a critical period in Israel's history. He is also remembered as one of David's Three, the most elite of his mighty warriors, distinguished by remarkable feats of strength and faithfulness in combat.
Key Scriptures
"And they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in the house of Abinadab on the hill. And they consecrated Eleazar his son to have charge of the ark of the LORD" (1 Samuel 7:1, ESV).
"And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite. He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. And the men of Israel withdrew, but he took his stand in the middle of the plot and defended it and killed the Philistines" (2 Samuel 23:9-10, ESV).
Application
Eleazar's unwavering faithfulness in both priestly duties and military service challenges us to give our whole-hearted devotion to whatever responsibilities God entrusts to us.