2 Samuel 23:34
New International Version
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

New Living Translation
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;

English Standard Version
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Berean Standard Bible
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

King James Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

New King James Version
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

New American Standard Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

NASB 1995
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

NASB 1977
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Amplified Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel of Giloh,

Christian Standard Bible
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

American Standard Version
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

English Revised Version
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Eliphelet (son of Ahasbai and grandson of a man from Maacah), Eliam (son of Ahithophel) from Gilo,

International Standard Version
Ahasbai the Maacathite's son Eliphelet, Ahithophel the Gilonite's son Eliam,

Majority Standard Bible
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

NET Bible
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

New Heart English Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

World English Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Young's Literal Translation
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Eliphalet, son of Ahasbai, son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Eliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai, the son of Maacath, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel, the Gilonite,

New American Bible
Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, from Beth-maacah; Eliam, son of Ahithophel, from Gilo;

New Revised Standard Version
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai of Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Eliphlat, son of Khusabi, who was from Makath, Eliam, son of Akhithuphil the Galyunite
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Aliphaleth the son of Asbites, the son of the Machachachite; Eliab the son of Achitophel the Gelonite.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
David's Mighty Men
33son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, 34Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 35Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:35
Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,

1 Chronicles 27:8-9
The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. / The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

2 Samuel 23:8-39
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...

1 Chronicles 11:10-47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-40
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:10
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:26
But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.

1 Kings 1:32-40
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Kings 2:32-33
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:36-46
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ...

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Matthew 22:41-46
While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...


Treasury of Scripture

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Eliam

2 Samuel 11:3
And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?

2 Samuel 15:31
And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.

2 Samuel 17:23
And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father.

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1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises
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Eliphelet son of Ahasbai
The name "Eliphelet" means "God is deliverance" in Hebrew, reflecting a deep-seated belief in God's power to save and deliver His people. This name is a testament to the faith of the Israelites in God's providence and protection. "Ahasbai" is a name that appears only here in the Bible, and its meaning is uncertain, but it may be related to the Hebrew root for "brother" or "companion," suggesting a familial or close relationship. The mention of Eliphelet as the son of Ahasbai indicates a lineage that is significant enough to be recorded, highlighting the importance of family heritage and legacy in the biblical narrative.

the Maacathite
This designation refers to Eliphelet's association with Maacah, a region or people group mentioned in the Bible. Maacah was a small Aramean kingdom located near the borders of Israel, and its people were often in contact with the Israelites. The inclusion of "the Maacathite" suggests a diverse and interconnected world where different cultures and peoples interacted. It also reflects the broader narrative of Israel's history, where alliances and conflicts with neighboring nations played a significant role.

Eliam son of Ahithophel
"Eliam" means "God of the people" or "God is my kinsman," emphasizing a personal and communal relationship with God. This name underscores the centrality of God in the lives of the Israelites and their identity as His chosen people. "Ahithophel" is a well-known figure in the Bible, serving as a counselor to King David. His name means "brother of folly" or "my brother is foolishness," which is ironic given his reputation for wisdom. The mention of Eliam as the son of Ahithophel connects him to a significant biblical narrative involving loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships.

the Gilonite
This term identifies Eliam's origin from Giloh, a town in the hill country of Judah. Giloh is mentioned in the Bible as the hometown of Ahithophel, further linking Eliam to his father's legacy. The reference to "the Gilonite" situates Eliam within a specific geographical and cultural context, highlighting the importance of place and identity in the biblical world. It also serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the people and places in the biblical narrative, where individual accounts contribute to the larger tapestry of God's redemptive plan.

(34) Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai.--The reading in Chronicles is quite different: "Eliphal the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite," thus making two heroes instead of the one given here. So, also, instead of "Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite," Chronicles has Ahijah the Pelonite. In the latter case it seems likely that different persons are intended, one being mentioned in one list and the other in the other. It is interesting to know that a son of David's astute but treacherous counsellor was among his thirty heroes.

Verse 34. - Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite. In Chronicles this becomes "Elipha the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite." If the text here is correct, Eliphelet must be a native of Beth-Maachah, a town in Naphtali (2 Samuel 20:14). Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite. Instead of this, we find "Ahijah the Pelonite" in 1 Chronicles 11:36. Eliam is supposed by many to have been Bathsheba's father (see note on 2 Samuel 11:3; and for Ahithophel the Gilonite, note on ch. 15:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Eliphelet
אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט (’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 467: Eliphelet -- 'God is deliverance', the name of several Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ahasbai
אֲחַסְבַּ֖י (’ă·ḥas·bay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 308: Ahasbai -- an Israelite

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the Maacathite,
הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י (ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4602: Maacathite -- inhabitant of Maacah

Eliam
אֱלִיעָ֥ם (’ĕ·lî·‘ām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 463: Eliam -- 'God is kinsman', an Israelite name

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ahithophel
אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל (’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 302: Ahithophel -- an adviser of David

the Gilonite,
הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃ (hag·gi·lō·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1526: Gilonite -- an inhabitant of Giloh


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