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Ahijah from Pelon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mekerathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Hepher a Mecherathite, Ahia a Phelonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Hepher, a Mecherathite; Ahijah, a Pelonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ahasbai, from Beth-maacah; Ahijah, from Gilo;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Hasarite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khaphar, who is from Mekarthim, Akhiah who is from Khatsar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the Mechorathrite, Achia the Phellonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-36.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3587" 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/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2660.htm" title="2660: ḥê·p̄er (N-proper-ms) -- From chaphar or chapher; a pit of shame; Chepher, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites.">Hepher</a> <a href="/hebrew/4382.htm" title="4382: ham·mə·ḵê·rā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Patrial from an unused name of a place in Palestine: a Mekerathite, or inhabitant of Mekerah.">the Mecherathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/281.htm" title="281: ’ă·ḥî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Brother of Yah, an Isr. name. Or pachiyahuw; from 'ach and Yahh; brother of Jah; Achijah, the name of nine Israelites.">Ahijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/6397.htm" title="6397: hap·pə·lō·nî (Art:: N-proper-gms) -- Patronymically from an unused name meaning separate; a Pelonite or inhabitant of an unknown Palon.">the Pelonite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,…<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="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24-39</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />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):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-10.htm">1 Chronicles 19:10-15</a></span><br />When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-12.htm">1 Chronicles 18:12-13</a></span><br />Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7-8</a></span><br />Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. / I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8-12</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-29</a></span><br />So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-1.htm">1 Chronicles 13:1-4</a></span><br />Then David conferred with all his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. / And he said to the whole assembly of Israel, “If it seems good to you, and if this is of the LORD our God, let us send word far and wide to the rest of our brothers in all the land of Israel, and also to the priests and Levites in their cities and pasturelands, so that they may join us. / Then let us bring back the ark of our God, for we did not inquire of Him in the days of Saul.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38-40</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king. / They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them. / And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-22</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-7.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-6.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">Pelonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">Pel'onite</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Ahijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">Ahi'jah</a> <a href="/numbers/26-32.htm">Hepher</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">Pelonite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">Pel'onite</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">David's Mighty Men</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hepher the Mecherathite</b><br>Hepher is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of Hepher as a "Mecherathite" suggests his origin from a place called Mecherah. While the exact location of Mecherah is not definitively known, it is likely a town or region within the territory of Judah or Benjamin, as many of David's warriors hailed from these areas. This reflects the tribal alliances and loyalties that were significant in ancient Israel. The inclusion of Hepher in this list highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David, emphasizing the unity and strength found in their shared purpose. This unity can be seen as a foreshadowing of the unity found in the body of Christ, where believers from various backgrounds come together for a common mission.<p><b>Ahijah the Pelonite</b><br>Ahijah is another of David's mighty men, and his designation as a "Pelonite" indicates his origin. The term "Pelonite" is somewhat obscure, and its exact meaning or location is not clearly identified in biblical or extrabiblical sources. However, it is possible that "Pelonite" refers to a clan or family group, suggesting that Ahijah was known for his familial or regional connections. The mention of Ahijah in this context underscores the importance of individual contributions to the collective success of David's reign. Each warrior, regardless of their specific background, played a vital role in the establishment of the kingdom. This can be seen as a parallel to the New Testament teaching that every member of the church has unique gifts and roles, contributing to the overall mission of the church as described in passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/12.htm">1 Corinthians 12</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hepher_the_mecherathite.htm">Hepher the Mecherathite</a></b><br>Hepher is listed among David's mighty warriors. The term "Mecherathite" likely refers to his place of origin, Mecherah, though little is known about this location. Hepher's inclusion in this list signifies his valor and importance in David's military.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahijah_the_pelonite.htm">Ahijah the Pelonite</a></b><br>Ahijah is another of David's mighty men. The designation "Pelonite" is somewhat obscure, but it may indicate a regional or clan affiliation. His presence in this list highlights his role in supporting David's kingship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This chapter lists the elite group of warriors who supported King David. Their loyalty and bravery were crucial in establishing and maintaining his reign over Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty.htm">The Importance of Loyalty</a></b><br>The inclusion of Hepher and Ahijah among David's mighty men underscores the value of loyalty and commitment to God's chosen leaders. In our lives, we are called to support and uphold those whom God has placed in leadership positions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Diversity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The varied backgrounds of David's warriors reflect the diversity within the body of Christ. Each person brings unique gifts and strengths to the community, and all are essential for the fulfillment of God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_service.htm">Courage in Service</a></b><br>The bravery of these warriors serves as a model for us to act courageously in our service to God. Whether in small acts of faith or significant challenges, we are called to stand firm and trust in God's provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The legacy of David's mighty men is preserved in Scripture as a testament to their faithfulness. Our actions and commitments today can leave a lasting impact for future generations.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jesus_inherit_david's_throne.htm">Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jechoniah's_father__josiah_or_jehoiakim.htm">Who was the father of Jechoniah? Josiah (Matthew 1:11) Jeholakim (I Chronicles 3:16)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) <span class= "bld">Hepher the Mecherathite.</span>--Wanting in the present text of Samuel. Mecherah is unknown as a place, and a comparison with Samuel (<a href="/1_chronicles/11-34.htm" title="The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,">1Chronicles 11:34</a>) suggests "Hepher the Maachathite,"<span class= "ital"> i.e.,</span> of Abelbeth-Maachah, or perhaps the Syrian state of Maachah (<a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm" title="And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.">2Samuel 10:8</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Ahijah the Pelonite.</span>--Instead of this Samuel has "Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite." For Ahithophel, see <a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm" title="And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray you, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.">2Samuel 15:31</a>.<p><span class= "bld">The Pelonite</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e., so-and-so,</span> may indicate either that Ahithophel's name had become obscure in the chronicler's MS., or that he was unwilling to mention the traitor. Ahijah (<span class= "ital">Jah is a brother</span>) and Eliam (<span class= "ital">God is a kinsman</span>) might be names of one person.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hepher the Mecherathite</span>. Although this name is not found in the parallel passage, it is tolerably plain that the niche for it is left before the words (ver. 34), "the son of the Maachathite," which last word answers to our Mecherathite. <span class="cmt_word">Ahijah the Pelonite</span>. This name cannot be identified with the "Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite," which answers to it in the parallel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-36.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">Hepher</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֚פֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·p̄er)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2660.htm">Strong's 2660: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hepher -- three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Mecherathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּכֵ֣רָתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ḵê·rā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4382.htm">Strong's 4382: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mecherathite -- a descriptive name for one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ahijah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahijah -- 'brother of Yah', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Pelonite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַפְּלֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hap·pə·lō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - gmasculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6397.htm">Strong's 6397: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pelonite -- descriptive title of two of David's men</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:36 Hepher the Mecherathite Ahijah the Pelonite (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:37" /></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>