Eliphelet אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט
Son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, one of David's mighty men.
Biography
Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men (2Sa.23.34). The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who fought alongside King David and were known for their exceptional bravery, strength, and military prowess. Eliphelet's inclusion in this list indicates that he was a skilled warrior who played a significant role in David's military campaigns. His father, Ahasbai, is described as a Maacathite, suggesting that Eliphelet may have had ties to the region of Maacah, located near the border of Israel and Syria.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:34
"Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט | H0467H |