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Elishama-prince எலிசாமா (எப்பிராயீம்)
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
My God Has Heard / Attentive God
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: என் தேவன் கேட்டார்

Grandfather of Joshua, prince of the tribe of Ephraim who led the tribe through the wilderness.

Numbers 1:10 / 1 Chronicles 7:26

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Elishama-prince

Set within the solemn assembly at Mount Sinai and the desert camp, Elishama-prince (எலிசாமா (எப்பிராயீம்)) carries the Hebrew name denoting "My God Has Heard / Attentive God". The inspired text records them as grandfather of joshua, prince of the tribe of ephraim who led the tribe through the wilderness (Numbers 1:10 / 1 Chronicles 7:26).

The narrative in Numbers 1:10 / 1 Chronicles 7:26 demonstrates how God guided Israel through pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, using consecrated men and women to maintain covenant worship.

The sacred memory of Elishama-prince endures as a testimony to God's presence in the wilderness of life. Signifying "My God Has Heard / Attentive God", it directs our eyes to Christ our true High Priest.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

Numbers 1:10 / 1 Chronicles 7:26 Primary Scripture Citation
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