Old Testament
Eliphelehu
A Levite gatekeeper and musician who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
Eliphelehu was a Levite musician appointed by King David to serve as a gatekeeper and lyre player during the procession of the Ark of the Covenant. His role highlights the organized liturgical service established by David for the Levites. He is mentioned specifically in the lists of those tasked with musical duties for the sacred event.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:18
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 15:21
Where Eliphelehu appears
2 verses · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- 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.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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