New International Version Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, New Living Translation Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh; English Standard Version Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Berean Standard Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Berean Literal Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, King James Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, New King James Version Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, New American Standard Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, NASB 1995 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, NASB 1977 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Legacy Standard Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Amplified Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son of Maacah, Eliam the son of Ahithophel of Giloh, Berean Annotated Bible Eliphelet (God is deliverance) son of Ahasbai (brother of my encompassers) the Maacathite (she has pressed), Eliam (God is kinsman) son of Ahithophel (my brother is folly) the Gilonite (gentilic of preceding), Christian Standard Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Holman Christian Standard Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, American Standard Version Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, English Revised Version Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite; GOD'S WORD® Translation Eliphelet (son of Ahasbai and grandson of a man from Maacah), Eliam (son of Ahithophel) from Gilo, International Standard Version Ahasbai the Maacathite's son Eliphelet, Ahithophel the Gilonite's son Eliam, NET Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, New Heart English Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Webster's Bible Translation Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleEliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, World English Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Berean Literal Bible Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Young's Literal Translation Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Smith's Literal Translation Eliphalet, son of Ahasbai, son of the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite, Catholic Public Domain Version Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai, the son of Maacath, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel, the Gilonite, New American Bible Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, from Beth-maacah; Eliam, son of Ahithophel, from Gilo; New Revised Standard Version Eliphelet son of Ahasbai of Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleEliphelet the son of Ahasbai the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Eliphlat, son of Khusabi, who was from Makath, Eliam, son of Akhithuphil the Galyunite OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite; Brenton Septuagint Translation Aliphaleth the son of Asbites, the son of the Machachachite; Eliab the son of Achitophel the Gelonite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Mighty Men…33son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, 34Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 35Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,… Cross References Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Joshua 13:13 but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day. Deuteronomy 3:14 Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day. 2 Samuel 10:6 When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 2 Samuel 11:3 So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 2 Samuel 15:12 While Absalom was offering the sacrifices, he sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counselor, to come from his hometown of Giloh. So the conspiracy gained strength, and Absalom’s following kept increasing. 2 Samuel 16:23 Now in those days the advice of Ahithophel was like the consultation of the word of God. Such was the regard that both David and Absalom had for Ahithophel’s advice. 1 Chronicles 11:35 Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, 1 Chronicles 27:8-9 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. / The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 2 Samuel 23:8-39 These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. … 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. … 1 Chronicles 12:1-40 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; … 1 Kings 1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. 1 Kings 1:10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. 1 Kings 1:26 But me your servant he has not invited, nor Zadok the priest, nor Benaiah son of Jehoiada, nor your servant Solomon. 1 Kings 1:32-40 Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ … 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. Treasury of Scripture Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Eliam 2 Samuel 11:3 And David sent and inquired after the woman. And one said, Is not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? 2 Samuel 15:31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. 2 Samuel 17:23 And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. Jump to Previous Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Eliam Eli'am Eliphelet Eliph'elet Gilonite Ma'acah Maacathite MaachathiteJump to Next Ahithophel Ahith'ophel Eliam Eli'am Eliphelet Eliph'elet Gilonite Ma'acah Maacathite Maachathite2 Samuel 23 1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6. The different state of the wicked 8. A catalogue of David's mighty men Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliphelet, whose name means “God is deliverance,” stood among David’s mighty warriors, men distinguished by courage and proven service. His Maacathite background, from Maacah, a small Aramean kingdom east of the Jordan, points to the presence of loyal foreigners within David’s forces, showing that David’s kingdom drew support beyond Israel’s tribal boundaries. Jos 13:13 but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites… Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Eliam, whose name means “God is my kinsman,” was the son of Ahithophel, David’s respected counselor who later joined Absalom’s rebellion. Eliam’s place among the mighty men reflects his own faithful service to David despite his father’s later betrayal. He was likely also the father of Bathsheba, linking Ahithophel to the family affected by David’s sin. 2Sa 11:3 So David sent and inquired about the woman,… Persons / Places / Events 1. ElipheletA 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. 2. Ahasbai The father of Eliphelet. Not much is known about him, but his mention signifies the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical accounts. 3. The Maacathite 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. 4. Eliam 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. 5. Ahithophel the Gilonite 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. Teaching Points The Importance of Heritage and LineageUnderstanding one's background and family history can provide insight into personal identity and spiritual legacy. Reflect on how your heritage influences your faith journey. Diversity in God's Kingdom 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. Loyalty and Betrayal 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. God as Deliverer 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 23:34?2. How does 2 Samuel 23:34 highlight the importance of lineage in biblical leadership? 3. What can we learn about God's sovereignty from the genealogies in 2 Samuel 23? 4. How does 2 Samuel 23:34 connect with other genealogies in the Old Testament? 5. How can understanding biblical genealogies strengthen our faith and trust in God? 6. How does recognizing God's chosen leaders in 2 Samuel 23 inspire our daily walk? 7. Who are the individuals mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:34, and what is their significance? 8. How does 2 Samuel 23:34 fit into the context of David's mighty men? 9. What historical evidence supports the existence of the figures in 2 Samuel 23:34? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23? (34) Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai.--The reading in Chronicles is quite different: "Eliphal the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite," thus making two heroes instead of the one given here. So, also, instead of "Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite," Chronicles has Ahijah the Pelonite. In the latter case it seems likely that different persons are intended, one being mentioned in one list and the other in the other. It is interesting to know that a son of David's astute but treacherous counsellor was among his thirty heroes.Verse 34. - Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite. In Chronicles this becomes "Elipha the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite." If the text here is correct, Eliphelet must be a native of Beth-Maachah, a town in Naphtali (2 Samuel 20:14). Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite. Instead of this, we find "Ahijah the Pelonite" in 1 Chronicles 11:36. Eliam is supposed by many to have been Bathsheba's father (see note on 2 Samuel 11:3; and for Ahithophel the Gilonite, note on ch. 15:12). 2 Samuel 23:34 names two real men whose courageous service to David demonstrates that: • God’s kingdom welcomes the committed, whether native Israelite or foreign-born. • Personal choices—good or bad—ripple through families and history, yet each person remains accountable for his own walk with the Lord. • Scripture’s detailed record underscores that every act of loyalty is noticed and honored by God, encouraging modern believers to serve with the same steadfast devotion. Hebrew Elipheletאֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט (’ĕ·lî·p̄e·leṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 467: Eliphelet -- 'God is deliverance', the name of several Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahasbai אֲחַסְבַּ֖י (’ă·ḥas·bay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 308: Ahasbai -- an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of the Maacathite, הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י (ham·ma·‘ă·ḵā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4602: Maacathite -- inhabitant of Maacah Eliam אֱלִיעָ֥ם (’ĕ·lî·‘ām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 463: Eliam -- 'God is kinsman', an Israelite name son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahithophel אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל (’ă·ḥî·ṯō·p̄el) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 302: Ahithophel -- an adviser of David the Gilonite, הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃ (hag·gi·lō·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1526: Gilonite -- an inhabitant of Giloh Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 23:34 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 23:34 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 23:34 Bible.com 2 Samuel 23:34 NIV |



