Overview
The name Elihoenai means "toward God are my eyes" and appears multiple times in Old Testament genealogies, indicating a family line devoted to the Lord. These individuals lived during various periods of Israel's history, from the time of David through the post-exile era, appearing in 1 Chronicles and Ezra.
Key Scriptures
"The sons of Neariah: Elioenai, Hizkiah, and Azrikam—three of them" (1 Chronicles 3:23, ESV). "The sons of Elioenai: Hodaviah, Eliashib, Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan, Delaiah, and Anani—seven of them" (1 Chronicles 3:24, ESV). "Of the descendants of Zattu: Elioenai son of Zerahiah, and with him 200 men" (Ezra 8:4, NIV).
Application
These genealogical records remind us that God preserves faithful families across generations and values those whose hearts are directed toward Him, encouraging believers to pass down faith to their descendants.