Bible Dictionary
Elipheleh
Elipheleh was a Merarite Levite appointed by David as a gatekeeper and musician when the ark was brought to Jerusalem.
Definition
Elipheleh was a Merarite Levite appointed by David among the gatekeepers for the bringing up of the ark to Jerusalem. He also served as a musician, playing the harp on the Sheminith.
Biblical Usage
Elipheleh appears in the account of David’s arrangement of the Levites for bringing the ark to the city of David. He is associated both with guarding the gates and with musical service on that occasion.
Historical Background
He belonged to the Merarite division of the Levites. David appointed him during the organization of worship connected with the ark’s arrival in Jerusalem.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God will distinguish him, one of the porters appointed to play “on the Sheminith” on the occasion of the bringing up of the ark to the city of David (1 Chr. 15:18, 21).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(whom God makes distinguished), a Merarite Levite, one of the gate-keepers appointed by David to play on the harp “on the Sheminith” on the occasion of bringing up the ark to the city of David. (1 Chronicles 15:18,21)