Old Testament
Elpelet
One of the sons born to King David during his reign in Jerusalem.
Elpelet was a son of King David born after he had established his rule in Jerusalem. He is listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 3:6 and 1 Chronicles 14:5 among the children born to David by his wives. His inclusion serves to document the royal lineage and the expansion of David's house.
In the text
- Verses
- 2
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 14:5
Where Elpelet appears
2 verses · 2 chaptersIn 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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