Bible Dictionary
Eliphelet
Eliphelet was the name of several men, including one of David’s mighty warriors, sons of David, and a descendant of Saul through Jonathan.
Definition
Eliphelet is a biblical name meaning “God his deliverance.” It was borne by several men: one of David’s distinguished warriors, several of David’s sons born in Jerusalem, and a descendant of Saul through Jonathan. Parallel passages give variant forms of the name, including Eliphal, Elpalet, and Eliphalet.
Biblical Usage
The name occurs in military, royal, and genealogical contexts. One Eliphelet belonged to David’s distinguished warriors; others were listed among David’s sons; and another appears in the genealogy of Saul’s descendants through Jonathan.
Historical Background
The variations in the biblical lists include Eliphal, Elpalet, and Eliphalet. These forms are associated with parallel genealogical or historical passages.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God his deliverance. (1.) One of David’s distinguished warriors (2 Sam. 23:34); called also Eliphal in 1 Chr. 11:35. (2.) One of the sons of David born at Jerusalem (1 Chr. 3:6; 14:5); called Elpalet in 1 Chr. 14:5. Also another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:8); called Eliphalet in 2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chr. 14:7. (3.) A descendant of king Saul through Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:39).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(the God of deliverance).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-lif'-e-let.</p><p>See ELIPHALAT; ELIPHAL.</p>