Eliphelet אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט
One of the descendants of Adonikam who returned from Babylon.
Who is Eliphelet in the Bible?
Eliphelet was one of the descendants of Adonikam who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile, as recorded in Ezra 8:13. He traveled with Ezra the priest and scribe as part of the group that journeyed from Babylon back to their homeland following the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. While the Bible does not provide additional details about his personal life, family, or specific role in the restored community, Eliphelet's inclusion in this return represents the fulfillment of God's promise to restore the Jewish people to their land after exile.
Biography
Eliphelet is mentioned in the list of the descendants of Adonikam who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile (Ezr.8.13). He was part of the group that accompanied Ezra, the priest and scribe, on his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem. This return was part of the larger Jewish restoration to their homeland following the decree of King Cyrus of Persia. The Bible does not provide any additional details about Eliphelet's life, family, or role in the community of the returned exiles.
In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:13
"from the later descendants of Adonikam, these were their names: Eliphelet, Jeiel, and Shemaiah, and with them 60 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט |