Bible Dictionary
Eliam
Eliam was the father of Bathsheba and also the name of one of David’s thirty warriors. The two references may describe the same man, though this is uncertain.
Definition
Eliam means “God’s people” or “people’s God.” The name belonged to the father of Bathsheba and to a Gilonite, son of Ahithophel, who was one of David’s thirty warriors. The two references may concern the same man, but this is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Eliam is associated with Bathsheba’s family and with David’s band of distinguished warriors. In another genealogy, Bathsheba’s father is called Ammiel.
Historical Background
The name means “God’s people” or “people’s God.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God’s people. (1.) The father of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah (2 Sam. 11:3). In 1 Chr. 3:5 his name is Ammiel. (2.) This name also occurs as that of a Gilonite, the son of Ahithophel, and one of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:34). perhaps these two were the same person.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God’s people.).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-am ('eli'-am, "people's God"?):</p><p>(1) Father of Bathsheba (2Sa 11:3); in 1Ch 3:5 called Ammiel.</p><p>(2) One of David's "thirty," son of Ahithophel the Gilonite (2Sa 23:34).</p>