Eleazar

Eleazar אֶלְעָזָר from 0410 (אֵל - God) and 05826 (עָזַר - help). This concept is woven through every appearance of the name.

In roughly seventy-two Old Testament occurrences the individuals so called stand at decisive moments when divine aid, rather than human strength, preserves covenant order, protects sacred objects, or grants victory.

1. Birth and consecration

• Exodus 6:23 first notes him among Aaron’s sons. From youth he is set apart for priestly service (Leviticus 8–9).

2. Oversight of the Tabernacle

• “Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall have oversight of the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the regular grain offering, and the anointing oil” (Numbers 4:16).
• As “chief over the leaders of the Levites” (Numbers 3:32) he supervised Merarites, Gershonites, and Kohathites, ensuring ordered transport of sanctuary furnishings.

3. Mediator in national crisis

• After Korah’s rebellion Eleazar gathered the bronze censers and plated the altar “as a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider… should come near to offer incense before the LORD” (Numbers 16:39-40).
• He prepared the red-heifer ashes for purification (Numbers 19:1-10), underscoring his role in safeguarding ritual cleanness.