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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Elishama, and Baaliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Japhia, and Elisama, and Elioda, and Eliphaleth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and Japhia, and Elishama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphalet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Elishema and Elida and Eliphlat<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Elisama, and Elidae, and Eliphalath, Samae, Jessibath, Nathan, Galamaan, Jebaar, Theesus, Eliphalat, Naged, Naphec, Janathan, Leasamys, Baalimath, Eliphaath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/5-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=1329" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/5.htm">David's Family Grows</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/476.htm" title="476: we·’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God has heard, the name of several Isr. From 'el and shama'; God of hearing; Elishama, the name of seven Israelites.">Elishama,</a> <a href="/hebrew/450.htm" title="450: wə·’el·yā·ḏā‘ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God knows, three Isr. From 'el and yada'; God knowing; Eljada, the name of two Israelites and of an Aramaean leader.">Eliada,</a> <a href="/hebrew/467.htm" title="467: we·’ĕ·lî·p̄ā·leṭ (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Or Elpelet; from 'el and pallet; God of deliverance; Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites.">and Eliphelet.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">1 Chronicles 3:5-9</a></span><br />and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel. / David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, / Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-4.htm">1 Chronicles 14:4-7</a></span><br />These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, / Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, / Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/3-2.htm">2 Samuel 3:2-5</a></span><br />And sons were born to David in Hebron: His firstborn was Amnon, by Ahinoam of Jezreel; / his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; / his fourth was Adonijah, the son of Haggith; his fifth was Shephatiah, the son of Abital; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5-6</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">1 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4</a></span><br />For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-43.htm">1 Kings 11:43</a></span><br />And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David. And his son Rehoboam reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5</a></span><br />And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-1.htm">1 Chronicles 29:1</a></span><br />Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29-30</a></span><br />Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.</p><p class="hdg">Eliada.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">1 Chronicles 14:7</a></b></br> And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet.</p><p class="hdg">Eliphalet Eliphelet</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">1 Chronicles 3:8</a></b></br> And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Eliada</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-17.htm">Eli'ada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Eliphalet</a> <a href="/ezra/10-33.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/ezra/10-33.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/numbers/10-22.htm">Eli'shama</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Eliada</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Eli'ada</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-7.htm">Eliphalet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Elishama</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Eli'shama</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-1.htm">The tribes come to Hebron and anoint David over Israel,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-4.htm">David's age</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-6.htm">Taking Zion from the Jebusites, he dwells in it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-11.htm">Hiram sends to David,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-13.htm">Eleven sons are born to him in Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">David, directed by God, smites the Philistines at Baal-perazim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/5-22.htm">And again at the mulberry trees</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The name reflects a common theme in biblical names, emphasizing God's attentiveness to human affairs. Elishama's inclusion in the list of David's sons highlights the expansion of David's family and the establishment of his dynasty in Jerusalem, the city of David. This name also appears in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in the genealogy of the tribe of Ephraim (<a href="/1_chronicles/7-26.htm">1 Chronicles 7:26</a>), indicating its popularity and significance in Israelite culture. The name underscores the importance of divine communication and response, a theme prevalent throughout David's life and reign.<p><b>Eliada</b><br>Eliada, meaning "God knows," is another son of David. This name emphasizes God's omniscience and the belief that God is aware of all things, including the future of David's lineage. Eliada's name is significant in the context of David's kingship, as it reflects the divine favor and knowledge that guided David's rule. The name also appears in other biblical contexts, such as in <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">1 Kings 11:23</a>, where Eliada is a leader of a group of adversaries against Solomon, David's son. This dual appearance of the name suggests a commonality in naming practices and the theological emphasis on God's knowledge and oversight in the affairs of Israel.<p><b>Eliphelet</b><br>Eliphelet, meaning "God is deliverance," is another son of David. This name highlights the theme of divine deliverance, a central aspect of David's life, as seen in his numerous psalms and prayers for God's intervention and salvation. The name Eliphelet is also found in other genealogies, such as in <a href="/1_chronicles/3-8.htm">1 Chronicles 3:8</a>, where it is listed among David's sons. The emphasis on deliverance is particularly relevant in the context of David's reign, as he often faced threats from both internal and external enemies. The name serves as a reminder of God's role as a deliverer and protector of His people, a theme that resonates throughout the biblical narrative and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate deliverer and savior.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elishama.htm">Elishama</a></b><br>One of the sons of King David, whose name means "God has heard." His inclusion in the list of David's sons signifies the blessings and legacy of David's lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliada.htm">Eliada</a></b><br>Another son of David, whose name means "God knows." This name reflects the divine knowledge and presence in David's family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphelet.htm">Eliphelet</a></b><br>Also a son of David, with a name meaning "God is deliverance." This name underscores the theme of God's deliverance and protection over David's house.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where David reigned as king and where these sons were born. It represents the center of David's kingdom and God's chosen city for His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_reign.htm">David's Reign</a></b><br>The period during which David established his rule over Israel, marked by military victories, political consolidation, and the expansion of his family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_legacy.htm">The Importance of Legacy</a></b><br>David's sons represent the continuation of his legacy and God's promises. As believers, we are called to consider the legacy we leave behind, both spiritually and relationally.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/n/names_with_meaning.htm">Names with Meaning</a></b><br>The names of David's sons reflect attributes of God, reminding us to recognize and celebrate God's character in our lives and families.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_family.htm">God's Faithfulness in Family</a></b><br>The birth of David's sons in Jerusalem signifies God's faithfulness to His promises. We can trust God to be faithful in our own family situations and life circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>David's family played a crucial role in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. Our families, too, can be instruments of God's purposes when we dedicate them to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/ark_to_jerusalem__before_or_after_philistines.htm">When did David bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem? Before defeating the Philistines or after? After (2 Samuel 5 and 6) Before (I Chronicles 13 and 14)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_pure_word_bible_(pwb).htm">Who were the children of King David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_take_goliath's_head_to_jerusalem.htm">How is it historically accurate that David carried Goliath's head to Jerusalem if it wasn't yet under Israelite control (1 Samuel 17:54)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_david_or_elhanan_kill_goliath.htm">Did David or Elhanan kill Goliath?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/5-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Elishama,</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_476.htm">Strong's 476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliada,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶלְיָדָ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el·yā·ḏā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_450.htm">Strong's 450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliada -- 'God knows', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Eliphelet.</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱלִיפָֽלֶט׃</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·lî·p̄ā·leṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_467.htm">Strong's 467: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliphelet -- 'God is deliverance', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/5-16.htm">2 Samuel 5:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/5-16.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 5:16 And Elishama and Eliada and Eliphelet (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/5-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 5:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 5:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>