Eliphelet אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
A son of David born in Jerusalem.
Who is Eliphelet in the Bible?
Eliphelet was a son of King David born to him in Jerusalem, mentioned in the genealogical records of 2 Samuel 5:16, 1 Chronicles 3:8, and 1 Chronicles 14:7. He was born after David had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered Jerusalem as his capital. While Eliphelet is consistently listed among David's sons in these passages, confirming his place in the royal family, the Bible provides no further details about his life, accomplishments, or role in the kingdom. His significance lies primarily in his connection to the Davidic line and the documentation of David's numerous children born during his reign in Jerusalem.
Biography
Eliphelet is mentioned in the lists of King David's children born to him in Jerusalem (2Sa.5.16; 1Ch.3.8; 14.7). He was born after David had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered the city of Jerusalem. Eliphelet is consistently named among David's sons in these passages, confirming his place in the royal family. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Eliphelet's life, role, or significance in the kingdom of Israel.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- Amnon Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- Chileab Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- Absalom Tribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- Adonijah MaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- Shephatiah MaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- Ithream Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- Shammua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Shobab Tribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- Nathan Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- Solomon Tribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- Ibhar Tribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Elishua Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nepheg Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Japhia Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Elishama Tribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- Eliada Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- Tamar Tribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- Elpelet Tribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- Nogah Tribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- Jerimoth MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 5:16
"Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet."
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 3:8
"Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all."
- 1 Chronicles 14:7
"Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֱלִיפָֽלֶט |