A descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
Eliphelet
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 8:39.
אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶטEliphelet
- Father
- Eleasah
- People
- Tribe of Benjamin
About Eliphelet Written by AI
Eliphelet is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul's descendants from the tribe of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 8:39). He is listed as one of the sons of Eshek, who was a descendant of Saul's son Jonathan. This genealogy demonstrates the continuation of Saul's lineage after his death and the establishment of David's kingdom. The Bible does not provide any further information about Eliphelet's life, role, or significance within the tribe of Benjamin or the kingdom of Israel.
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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
- 1 Chronicles 8:39
The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.