A son of David born in Jerusalem.
Eliphelet
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 5:16.
אֱלִיפָֽלֶטEliphelet
- Father
- David
- Mother
- Jerusalem wives
- Brothers and sisters
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah, Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, Tamar, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth
- People
- Tribe of Judah
About Eliphelet Written by AI
Eliphelet is mentioned in the lists of King David's children born to him in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8; 14.7). He was born after David had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered the city of Jerusalem. Eliphelet is consistently named among David's sons in these passages, confirming his place in the royal family. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Eliphelet's life, role, or significance in the kingdom of Israel.
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 Eliphelet, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
God his deliverance. (1.) One of David’s distinguished warriors (2 Sam. 23:34); called also Eliphal in 1 Chr. 11:35.
(2.) One of the sons of David born at Jerusalem (1 Chr. 3:6; 14:5); called Elpalet in 1 Chr. 14:5. Also another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:8); called Eliphalet in 2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chr. 14:7.
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(3.) A descendant of king Saul through Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:39).
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.