1 Chronicles 3:8
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet--nine in all.
Elishama
Elishama is one of the sons of David, a significant figure in the lineage of the kings of Israel. The name Elishama means "God has heard," which reflects the importance of divine intervention and communication in the lives of biblical figures. Elishama is also mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:16 and 1 Chronicles 14:7, indicating his place in the royal family. His name is a reminder of God's attentiveness to the prayers and needs of His people.

Eliada
Eliada, another son of David, is sometimes referred to as Beeliada in 1 Chronicles 14:7. The name Eliada means "God knows," emphasizing the omniscience of God. This name change might reflect a cultural or religious shift, as "Baal" was a common name for a deity in the region, and the change to "Eliada" could signify a return to a more Yahweh-centered identity. Eliada's inclusion in the genealogy underscores the importance of David's lineage in the history of Israel.

and Eliphelet
Eliphelet, also a son of David, means "God is deliverance." This name highlights the theme of deliverance and salvation that runs throughout the Bible, pointing to God's role as a savior. Eliphelet is mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:16 and 1 Chronicles 14:7, reinforcing his place in the royal family. The repetition of his name in the genealogies serves to emphasize the continuity and stability of David's line.

—nine in all.
The phrase "nine in all" refers to the total number of sons born to David in Jerusalem, as listed in this passage. This enumeration is significant because it highlights the growth and expansion of David's family, which is central to the fulfillment of God's promises to David regarding his dynasty. The number nine, while not symbolically significant in itself, underscores the completeness of this particular list of sons, each of whom plays a role in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elishama
One of the sons of King David, mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. His name means "God has heard" in Hebrew, reflecting a common practice of naming children with a theophoric element, indicating a relationship with God.

2. Eliada
Another son of King David. His name means "God knows" or "God has known." This name also carries a theophoric element, suggesting a divine acknowledgment or recognition.

3. Eliphelet
A son of King David, whose name means "God is deliverance." This name emphasizes God's role as a deliverer and protector, a theme prevalent in David's life and reign.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Names
In biblical times, names were often given with significant meanings, reflecting the parents' faith or circumstances. Consider the names you give or have been given and their meanings in your life.

God's Sovereignty in Family
The listing of David's sons reminds us of God's sovereignty in family lineage and history. Trust in God's plan for your family, even when it is not immediately clear.

Legacy and Heritage
David's sons are part of a larger account that leads to the lineage of Jesus Christ. Reflect on the legacy you are building and how it aligns with God's purposes.

Faith in God's Deliverance
Eliphelet's name reminds us of God's role as a deliverer. In times of trouble, remember to call upon God for deliverance and trust in His saving power.

Consistency in Scripture
The repeated genealogies in the Bible underscore the reliability and consistency of God's Word. Approach the Bible with confidence in its truth and accuracy.
Bible Study Questions
1. What significance do the meanings of the names Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet have in understanding the character and faith of King David?

2. How does the genealogical record in 1 Chronicles 3:8 connect to the broader account of God's plan for salvation through Jesus Christ?

3. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty at work in our own family histories, and how can we trust Him with our future?

4. How does the theme of deliverance, as seen in the name Eliphelet, resonate with other biblical accounts of God's deliverance?

5. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our legacy aligns with God's purposes, as seen in the lineage of David?
Connections to Other Scriptures
2 Samuel 5:14-16
This passage provides a parallel account of David's sons born in Jerusalem, including Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, highlighting the consistency of the genealogical records in the Bible.

1 Chronicles 14:5-7
Another genealogical listing of David's sons, reinforcing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical account.

Psalm 18:2
This Psalm, attributed to David, speaks of God as a deliverer, which resonates with the meaning of Eliphelet's name, "God is deliverance."
A Family RecordJ. Parker, D. D.1 Chronicles 3:1-9
Checkered LifeW. Clarkson 1 Chronicles 3:1-9
Significance of Hebrew NamesW. P. Faunce.1 Chronicles 3:1-9
The Kings of the Royal Line - David and SolomonF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 3:1-9
Genealogy of Israel's Royal HouseholdF. Whitfield 1 Chronicles 3:1-24
On the Genealogical TablesR. Glover 1 Chronicles 1-6
GenealogiesJ.R. Thomson 1 Chronicles 1-9
People
Abia, Abigail, Abijah, Abital, Absalom, Adonijah, Ahaz, Ahaziah, Ahinoam, Akkub, Amaziah, Ammiel, Amnon, Amon, Anani, Arnan, Asa, Assir, Azariah, Azrikam, Bariah, Bathsheba, Bathshua, Berechiah, Carmelitess, Dalaiah, Daniel, David, Delaiah, Eglah, Eliada, Eliashib, Elioenai, Eliphelet, Elishama, Elishua, Haggith, Hananiah, Hasadiah, Hashubah, Hattush, Hesed, Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hodaiah, Hodaviah, Hoshama, Ibhar, Igal, Igeal, Isaiah, Ithream, Japhia, Jecamiah, Jeconiah, Jehoiachin, Jehoiakim, Jehoshaphat, Jekamiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah, Jezreel, Jezreelitess, Jizreelitess, Joash, Johanan, Joram, Josiah, Jotham, Jushabhesed, Maacah, Maachah, Malchiram, Manasseh, Meshullam, Nathan, Neariah, Nedabiah, Nepheg, Nogah, Obadiah, Ohel, Pedaiah, Pelaiah, Pelatiah, Rehoboam, Rephaiah, Salathiel, Shallum, Shammua, Shaphat, Shealtiel, Shecaniah, Shechaniah, Shelomith, Shemaiah, Shenazar, Shephatiah, Shimea, Shimei, Shobab, Solomon, Talmai, Tamar, Zedekiah, Zerubbabel
Places
Geshur, Hebron, Jerusalem
Topics
Eliada, Eli'ada, Eliphelet, Eliph'elet, Elishama, Eli'shama, Nine
Dictionary of Bible Themes
1 Chronicles 3:1-9

     5119   Solomon, life of

Library
Altar and Temple
'And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in the cities, the people gathered themselves together as one man to Jerusalem. 2. Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God. 3. And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture

The Iranian Conquest
Drawn by Boudier, from the engraving in Coste and Flandin. The vignette, drawn by Faucher-Gudin, from a statuette in terra-cotta, found in Southern Russia, represents a young Scythian. The Iranian religions--Cyrus in Lydia and at Babylon: Cambyses in Egypt --Darius and the organisation of the empire. The Median empire is the least known of all those which held sway for a time over the destinies of a portion of Western Asia. The reason of this is not to be ascribed to the shortness of its duration:
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9

Chronicles
The comparative indifference with which Chronicles is regarded in modern times by all but professional scholars seems to have been shared by the ancient Jewish church. Though written by the same hand as wrote Ezra-Nehemiah, and forming, together with these books, a continuous history of Judah, it is placed after them in the Hebrew Bible, of which it forms the concluding book; and this no doubt points to the fact that it attained canonical distinction later than they. Nor is this unnatural. The book
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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