Eliphelet אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט
A descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
Who is Eliphelet in the Bible?
Eliphelet was a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin, mentioned in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles 8:39. He appears as one of the sons of Eshek, who himself descended from Jonathan, Saul's son, making Eliphelet part of the royal lineage that continued after Saul's death. The Bible provides no additional details about his life, accomplishments, or role within Israel. His inclusion in the genealogy serves primarily to document the continuation of Saul's family line during the establishment of David's kingdom, demonstrating how even fallen royal houses maintained their ancestral records in Israel's history.
Biography
Eliphelet is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul's descendants from the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch.8.39). He is listed as one of the sons of Eshek, who was a descendant of Saul's son Jonathan. This genealogy demonstrates the continuation of Saul's lineage after his death and the establishment of David's kingdom. The Bible does not provide any further information about Eliphelet's life, role, or significance within the tribe of Benjamin or the kingdom of Israel.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 8:39
"The sons of his brother Eshek: Ulam was his firstborn, Jeush second, and Eliphelet third."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט |
Eliphelet
m Heb 'elishebha` (Elisheba), "God is (my) oath," i.e. a worshipper of God):
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