Eliada אֶלְיָדָע

Eliada, also referred to as Beeliada, is mentioned in 2Sa.5.16, 1 Chronicles 2Sa.3.8, and 1Ch.14.7 as one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem. He was born after David had established his reign and conquered the city of Jerusalem. The name Eliada means "God knows," while Beeliada means "the Lord knows." The reason for the variation in his name is not explicitly stated in the biblical text.