Bible Dictionary
Eliphalet
Eliphalet was one of David’s sons born in Jerusalem. He is also called Eliphelet in the parallel genealogical record.
Definition
Eliphalet means “God his deliverance” or “the god of deliverance.” He was one of David’s sons born after David was established in Jerusalem and is also called Eliphelet.
Biblical Usage
Eliphalet appears in the lists of David’s sons born in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
The name occurs in parallel genealogical records under the forms Eliphalet and Eliphelet.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God his deliverance, one of David’s sons (2 Sam. 5:16); called also Eliphelet (1 Chr. 3:8).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the god of deliverance), the last of the thirteen sons born to David after his establishment in Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 14:7) [Eliphelet, 2]