Elpeletאֶלְפָּֽלֶט
A son of David born in Jerusalem.
Who is Elpelet in the Bible?
Elpelet, also known as Eliphelet, was a son of David born in Jerusalem after the king had established his kingdom and conquered the city (1 Chronicles 14:5). He appears in the genealogical records of David's children, listed among those born to the king during his reign in Jerusalem. The variation between the names Elpelet and Eliphelet in different biblical genealogies refers to the same individual, reflecting different transliterations of his Hebrew name. As one of David's sons, Elpelet represents the continuation of the royal line during a period of David's military success and political stability, though he does not feature prominently in biblical narrative beyond these genealogical records.
Biography
Elpelet, also referred to as Eliphelet, is mentioned in the genealogies of King David's children born in Jerusalem (1Ch.14.5; 3.6). He was one of the sons born to David after he had established himself as king over Israel and had conquered Jerusalem. The name Elpelet appears in the list of David's sons in 1 Chronicles 14, while the name Eliphelet is used in the genealogy of David's descendants in 1 Chronicles 3. This suggests that the two names refer to the same individual.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- AmnonTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's firstborn son, killed by AbsalomView full profile →
- ChileabTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Abigail the CarmelitessView full profile →
- AbsalomTribe of JudahDavid's sonDavid's rebellious son who tried to usurp the throne.View full profile →
- AdonijahMaleLevite sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the LawView full profile →
- ShephatiahMaleDavid's warriorBenjamite warrior who joined DavidView full profile →
- IthreamTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in Hebron to Eglah.View full profile →
- ShammuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ShobabTribe of JudahSon of CalebSon of Caleb and Azubah.View full profile →
- NathanTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David and Bathsheba, ancestor of Jesus.View full profile →
- SolomonTribe of JudahKing of JudahSon of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom.View full profile →
- IbharTribe of JudahDavid's sonOne of King David's sons born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- ElishuaTribe of JudahDavid's sonA son of David born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- NephegTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of King David, born in Jerusalem.View full profile →
- JaphiaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David, born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElishamaTribe of JudahSon of JekamiahA descendant of Jerahmeel from the tribe of Judah.View full profile →
- EliadaTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of David born in JerusalemView full profile →
- ElipheletTribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
- TamarTribe of JudahDavid's daughterDavid's daughter, raped by her half-brother AmnonView full profile →
- NogahTribe of JudahDavid's sonSon of DavidView full profile →
- JerimothMaleDavid's warriorOne of David's warriors from the tribe of Benjamin.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 14:5
"Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet,"
- 1 Chronicles 3:6
"David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְפָּֽלֶט |
| Named | Hebrew | אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט |
Elpelet
le:Josh.21.23">Jos 21:23); Codex Vaticanus Alkatha; Codex Alexandrinus, Elketho):
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