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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel of Giloh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Eliphelet (son of Ahasbai and grandson of a man from Maacah), Eliam (son of Ahithophel) from Gilo,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Ahasbai the Maacathite's son Eliphelet, Ahithophel the Gilonite's son Eliam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Eliphalet, son of Ahasbai, son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai, the son of Maacath, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel, the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, from Beth-maacah; Eliam, son of Ahithophel, from Gilo;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Eliphelet son of Ahasbai of Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Eliphlat, son of Khusabi, who was from Makath, Eliam, son of Akhithuphil the Galyunite<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Aliphaleth the son of Asbites, the son of the Machachachite; Eliab the son of Achitophel the Gelonite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-34.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=7389" 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/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/467.htm" title="467: ’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ (N-proper-ms) -- Or Elpelet; from 'el and pallet; God of deliverance; Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites.">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/308.htm" title="308: ’ă·ḥas·bay (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. Of uncertain derivation; Achasbai, An Israelite.">of Ahasbai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4602.htm" title="4602: ham·ma·ʿă·ḵå̄·ṯīs (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Maacah. Patrial from Ma'akah; a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah.">the Maacathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/463.htm" title="463: ’ĕ·lî·‘ām (N-proper-ms) -- God is kinsman, an Isr. name. From 'el and am; God of people; Eliam, an Israelite.">Eliam</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/302.htm" title="302: ’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el (N-proper-ms) -- An adviser of David. From 'ach and taphel; brother of folly; Achithophel, an Israelite.">of Ahithophel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1526.htm" title="1526: hag·gi·lō·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Giloh. Patrial from Giloh; a Gilonite or inhabitant of Giloh.">the Gilonite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,…<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/11-35.htm">1 Chronicles 11:35</a></span><br />Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8-9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</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_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-40</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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></span><br />But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-26.htm">1 Kings 1:26</a></span><br />But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a></span><br />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!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">1 Kings 2:36-46</a></span><br />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. ...<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="/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="/matthew/22-41.htm">Matthew 22:41-46</a></span><br />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: ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,</p><p class="hdg">Eliam</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">2 Samuel 11:3</a></b></br> And David sent and inquired after the woman. And <i>one</i> said, <i>Is</i> not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-31.htm">2 Samuel 15:31</a></b></br> And <i>one</i> told David, saying, Ahithophel <i>is</i> among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">2 Samuel 17:23</a></b></br> And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled <i>his</i> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-23.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-21.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Eliam</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Eli'am</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-16.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-16.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Gilonite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Maacathite</a> <a href="/joshua/12-5.htm">Maachathite</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Ahithophel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">Ahith'ophel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Eliam</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Eli'am</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm">Eliphelet</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-6.htm">Eliph'elet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-12.htm">Gilonite</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-2.htm">Ma'acah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Maacathite</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Maachathite</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of 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/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite</b><br>Eliphelet is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The name Eliphelet means "God is deliverance," reflecting a common practice of naming children with theological significance. Ahasbai, his father, is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, indicating that Eliphelet's fame primarily comes from his association with David. The term "Maacathite" refers to someone from Maacah, a small Aramean kingdom located near the region of Bashan, east of the Jordan River. This suggests that David's warriors were not only Israelites but also included foreigners who were loyal to him, highlighting the diverse composition of his army. The inclusion of a Maacathite underscores the widespread influence and appeal of David's leadership.<p><b>Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite</b><br>Eliam is another of David's mighty warriors, and his name means "God is my kinsman." He is identified as the son of Ahithophel, a renowned counselor of David who later betrayed him during Absalom's rebellion. This connection provides insight into the complex personal and political dynamics within David's court. Ahithophel's betrayal is a significant event, as he was considered a wise and trusted advisor, and his defection to Absalom was a severe blow to David. The term "Gilonite" indicates that Ahithophel was from Giloh, a town in the hill country of Judah. This geographical detail situates Eliam within the tribal territory of Judah, David's own tribe, suggesting a close-knit community of warriors and advisors. Eliam's presence among the mighty men, despite his father's later actions, reflects the loyalty and personal merit that characterized David's followers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphelet.htm">Eliphelet</a></b><br>A warrior listed among David's mighty men. His name means "God is deliverance," reflecting a common theme of reliance on God for salvation and strength.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahasbai.htm">Ahasbai</a></b><br>The father of Eliphelet. Not much is known about him, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical accounts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_maacathite.htm">The Maacathite</a></b><br>Refers to Eliphelet's origin from Maacah, a region or people group often associated with the Arameans, indicating a diverse background among David's warriors.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliam.htm">Eliam</a></b><br>Another of David's mighty men, known as the son of Ahithophel. His name means "God is my kinsman," suggesting a close relationship with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahithophel_the_gilonite.htm">Ahithophel the Gilonite</a></b><br>A counselor of David who later betrayed him by siding with Absalom. His account is a cautionary tale about loyalty and the consequences of betrayal.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_lineage.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Lineage</a></b><br>Understanding one's background and family history can provide insight into personal identity and spiritual legacy. Reflect on how your heritage influences your faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Diversity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The inclusion of individuals from various backgrounds among David's mighty men highlights the diversity within God's people. Embrace and celebrate the diversity within your faith community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_betrayal.htm">Loyalty and Betrayal</a></b><br>Ahithophel's account serves as a reminder of the importance of loyalty and the destructive nature of betrayal. Consider how you can cultivate loyalty in your relationships and guard against betrayal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_deliverer.htm">God as Deliverer</a></b><br>The names Eliphelet and Eliam both emphasize God's role as a deliverer and protector. Trust in God's deliverance in times of trouble and uncertainty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'foothold'_mean.htm">Who was Hushai in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_ahithophel_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai.</span>--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 <span class= "ital">Ahijah the Pelonite. </span>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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite.</span> 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 (<a href="/2_samuel/20-14.htm">2 Samuel 20:14</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite.</span> Instead of this, we find "Ahijah the Pelonite" in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-36.htm">1 Chronicles 11:36</a>. 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). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-34.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">Eliphelet</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ahasbai</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחַסְבַּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥas·bay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_308.htm">Strong's 308: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahasbai -- an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Maacathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4602.htm">Strong's 4602: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maacathite -- inhabitant of Maacah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliam</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיעָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_463.htm">Strong's 463: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliam -- 'God is kinsman', an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Ahithophel</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_302.htm">Strong's 302: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahithophel -- an adviser of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Gilonite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gi·lō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1526.htm">Strong's 1526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gilonite -- an inhabitant of Giloh</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-34.htm">2 Samuel 23:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:34 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:33"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:33" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:35"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:35" /></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>