Bible Dictionary
Eliphal
Eliphal was a son of Ur and one of David’s mighty men. He may be the same man called Eliphelet in another list.
Definition
Eliphal, meaning “God has judged,” was a son of Ur and one of David’s mighty men. The name may identify the same warrior called Eliphelet in another list, though the supplied material presents this as an identification rather than certainty.
Biblical Usage
Eliphal appears among the mighty men of David’s armies.
Historical Background
The Revised Version note identifies him with Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai the Maachathite, in the parallel account.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God judges), son of Ur, one of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:35) [Eliphelet, 3]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-fal, el'-i-fal ('eliphal, "God has judged"):</p><p>Son of Ur, one of the mighty men of David's armies (1Ch 11:35). the Revised Version (British and American) in a footnote identifies him with Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite (2Sa 23:34; ef Davis, Dict. of the Bible, under the word "Ur"). See also 1Ch 14:5,7.</p>