Son of David born in Jerusalem
Eliada
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:16.
אֶלְיָדָעEliada
בְּעֶלְיָדָעBeeliada
Also called Beeliada.
The name means “knowledge of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- David
- Mother
- Jerusalem wives
- Brothers and sisters
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliphelet, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Eliada Written by AI
Eliada, also referred to as Beeliada, is mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:16 Chronicles 2 Samuel 3:8, and 1 Chronicles 14:7 as one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem. He was born after David had established his reign and conquered the city of Jerusalem. The name Eliada means "God knows," while Beeliada means "the Lord knows." The reason for the variation in his name is not explicitly stated in the biblical text.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Eliada, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom God cares for. (1.) One of David’s sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:16).
(2.) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite (2 Chr. 17:17).
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(3.) An Aramite of Zobah, captain of a marauding band that troubled Solomon (1 Kings 11:23).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 5:16
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
- 1 Chronicles 3:8
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
- 1 Chronicles 14:7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.