Old Testament
Eliphelet
A name shared by several men in the Old Testament, including a son of David and a returnee from exile.
The name Eliphelet appears in the Old Testament for multiple individuals. One was a son of King David born in Jerusalem, while another was a descendant of Hashum who put away his foreign wife during the reforms of Ezra. These men represent the diverse lineage and historical records preserved within the genealogical and narrative accounts of Israel.
In the text
- Verses
- 7
- Books
- 3
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 5:16
- Last appears
- Ezra 10:33
Where Eliphelet appears
7 verses · 7 chaptersIn the same books
- Asahel17 versesA swift-footed warrior and brother of Joab who was killed by Abner during the civil war between Israel and Judah.
- Bani14 versesA name shared by several Levites and leaders who served during the return from Babylonian exile.
- Ahitub8 versesA priestly descendant of Eli and father of Ahimelech, serving in the line of the high priesthood.
- Baanah8 versesA Benjamite captain who assassinated Ish-bosheth, later followed by others of the same name in the post-exilic era.
- 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.
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