Old Testament
Eliam
An officer of David and father of Bathsheba, also identified as one of David's thirty mighty men.
Eliam is identified in 2 Samuel 11:3 as the father of Bathsheba and the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite. He is also listed among David's elite group of thirty mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:34. His significance lies in his connection to key figures in David's court, linking the king's inner circle to the family of his counselor Ahithophel.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 11:3
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:5
Where Eliam appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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