Eliphelet אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט

Male Tribe of Benjamin H0467J 1 book

A descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.

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 book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 8:39

    "The sons of Eshek his brother: Ulam his firstborn, Jeush the second, and Eliphelet the third."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט H0467J
Encyclopedia Article

Eliphelet

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

m Heb 'elishebha` (Elisheba), "God is (my) oath," i.e. a worshipper of God):

Wife of Zacharias the priest and mother of John the Baptist (<ref osisRef="