Overview
Eliasaph son of Lael served as the chief of the Gershonite clan during Israel's exodus and wilderness period. He was responsible for overseeing the transport and care of the tabernacle furnishings and represented his family in the leadership structure God established for the Levites.
Key Scriptures
"And the leader of the fathers' house of the Gershonites was Eliasaph the son of Lael" (Numbers 3:24, ESV).
"The Gershonites were appointed over the tabernacle and the tent, its covering, and the screen for the entrance of the tent of meeting, and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the entrance of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar" (Numbers 3:25-26, ESV).
Application
Recognize that God values faithful service in both visible and behind-the-scenes roles, as Eliasaph's leadership in maintaining the tabernacle was essential to Israel's worship and community order.