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Elah

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“Oak tree”or“Terebinth tree”

Elah means "oak tree" or "terebinth tree" in Hebrew. This was the name of the fourth king of Israel, as told in the Old Testament. He was murdered by Zimri, who succeeded him. In modern Hebrew this is typically a feminine name.

Biblical namesake: Elah was the fourth king of Israel, remembered for his brief reign and tragic end during a time of political turmoil. (1 Kings · 1 Kings 16:6-14)

HebrewBiblicalBiblical Hebrew2 syllables · /ˈiː.lə/

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