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H498 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֶלְעוּזַי
Eluzai
Proper Noun (masculine personal name)
God is my strength / refuge

Definition

Eluzai (אֶלְעוּזַי) combines El (God) and uz (strength, refuge). The meaning is "God is my strength" or "God is my refuge." The name appears in 1 Chronicles 12:5 as one of the Benjaminite warriors who defected to David at Ziklag — ambidextrous archers willing to risk everything to join God's anointed king.

Usage & Theological Significance

Eluzai's name declares the theological foundation of his military service: God is the ultimate source of strength. This Benjaminite — from Saul's own tribe — chose David over Saul, recognizing that God's anointing was the true source of power. This mirrors the Christian's posture: we serve God's anointed King (Christ) not in our own strength but because El is our uzzi — our strength and refuge (Psalm 28:7). Paul echoes this in Philippians 4:13: "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

Key Bible Verses

1 Chronicles 12:5 Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah and Shephatiah the Haruphite...
1 Chronicles 12:2 They were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right-handed or left-handed.
Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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