1 Chronicles 3:6
1 Chronicles 3:6 in Multiple Translations
David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
and Ibhar, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
And Ibhar and Elishama and Eliphelet
In addition there were also Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphalet,
also Ibhar, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
and Ibhar, Elishama, Eliphelet,
Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,
Jebaar also and Elisama,
Nine other sons of David were also born there. They were Ibhar, Elishua (OR, Elishama), Eliphelet,
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וְ/יִבְחָ֥ר
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֖ע
וֶ/אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
וְ/יִבְחָ֥ר
Yibchar
H2984
Ibhar
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
Elishama
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
Eliphelet
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:6
וְ/יִבְחָ֥ר
Yibchar
H2984
"Ibhar"
Conj | N-proper
Ibhar is a man from the tribe of Judah, and one of King David's sons, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15. He's a part of the royal family during the United Monarchy. The KJV translates it as 'Ibhar'.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15; son of: David (H1732); brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) § Ibhar = "Jehovah chooses" one of the sons of David, born in Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ibhar. See also: 2 Samuel 5:15; 1 Chronicles 3:6; 1 Chronicles 14:5.
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֖ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
"Elishama"
Conj | N-proper
Elishama was a man from the tribe of Judah and one of King David's sons, mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:15.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.15; son of: David (H1732); brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); also called Elishama at 1Ch.3.6; Another name of e.li.shu.a (אֱלִישׁוּעַ "Elishua" H0474) § Elishama = "my God has heard" 1) an Ephraimite chief in the wilderness 2) a son of David 3) Jehoiakim's secretary 4) a priest who taught the law 5) a man of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Elishama. See also: Numbers 1:10; 1 Chronicles 3:6; Jeremiah 36:12.
וֶ/אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
"Eliphelet"
Conj | N-proper
Eliphelet is a name meaning God is deliverance, given to several Israelites, including one of David's sons and a Benjamite descendant of Jonathan.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.33 § Elpalet or Eliphalet or Eliphelet = "God is deliverance" 1) David's youngest son 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Benjamite descendant of Jonathan 4) a leader of the clan of Adonikam 5) one of the line of Hashum
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Eliphalet, Eliphelet, Elpalet. See also: 2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 8:39; Ezra 10:33.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:6
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- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:6
Context — The Descendants of David
4These six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he reigned seven years and six months. And David reigned in Jerusalem thirty-three years,
5and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.
6David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
7Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, 8Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 5:15 | Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 14:5 | Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 14:5 | One cliff stood to the north toward Michmash, and the other to the south toward Geba. |
1 Chronicles 3:6 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 3:6, lists some of the other sons of King David, including Ibhar, Elishua, and Eliphelet. These sons, along with those mentioned in the surrounding verses, were part of the large family of David, which was a blessing from God, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5. Just like David, we can trust God to build and establish our families, and to be faithful to His promises, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13. By looking at David's life and family, we can learn valuable lessons about faith, trust, and legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the other sons of David mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:6?
The other sons of David mentioned in this verse were Ibhar, Elishua, and Eliphelet, in addition to those listed in the preceding and following verses, such as Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, who were born to him by Bathsheba, as seen in 1 Chronicles 3:5.
What is the significance of listing David's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:6?
The listing of David's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:6 is significant because it highlights God's promise to David of a lasting dynasty, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, and provides a genealogical record of the royal family of Israel.
How many sons of David are mentioned in total in 1 Chronicles 3:6-8?
In total, nine sons of David are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:6-8, including Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
What can we learn about David's family life from 1 Chronicles 3:6?
From 1 Chronicles 3:6, we can learn that David had a large family with multiple sons, and that God was faithful to His promise to bless David with descendants, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5, which says that children are a heritage from the Lord.
Reflection Questions
- What does the listing of David's sons in 1 Chronicles 3:6 reveal about God's character and faithfulness to His promises?
- How can we apply the principles of family and legacy seen in 1 Chronicles 3:6 to our own lives and relationships?
- What role do you think the mothers of David's sons played in shaping their lives and faith, as hinted at in 1 Chronicles 3:5?
- In what ways can we, like David, trust God to build and establish our families, as promised in Psalm 128:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:6
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 3:5].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:6
Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, Elishama, and Eliphelet - two sons of the same name are twice mentioned (1 Chronicles 3:8).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
And he had two other sons called by the same names, , but they were by differing wives; and probably they were then distinguished by some additional clause or title, which is here omitted, because it was now needless for us to know it; or the two first were dead before the two second were born, and therefore the names of the deceased were given to these to preserve their memory.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
1 Chronicles 3:6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet,Ver. 6. And Elishama, and Eliphelet.] David had two Elishama’ s and two Eliphelet’ s: either because by different wives, or because these two were dead before the other were born.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
(6) Ibhar.—“He” (i.e., God) “chooseth.” Elishama.—Spelt Elishua in both of the parallel passsages. (See Note on 1 Chronicles 3:5.) The recurrence of Elishama (“God heareth”) in 1 Chronicles 3:8 is no argument against the name here. Eliphelet (“God is deliverance”) also occurs twice, and David may have chosen to give names so expressive of his own peculiar faith and trust to the sons of different wives. (See Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:6.) This Eliphelet (called Elphalet—Heb., Elpèlet, 1 Chronicles 14:5; a by-form, as Abram is of Abiram, or Absalom of Abishalom, or Abshai of Abishai) is omitted in Samuel. So also is Nogah (brightness, i.e., of the Divine Presence, Psalms 18:13—a hymn which is certainly David’s). (Comp. Japhia, “the Shining One.”) Nepheg means “shoot, scion.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:6
Verse 6. Elishama, and Eliphelet] this and the eighth verse these two names occur twice; some think this is a mistake, but others suppose that two persons of these names died young, and that the next born received the name of the deceased. - See Jarchi.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:6
6. Elishama] in 1 Chronicles 14:5 and 2 Samuel 5:15 Elishua, no doubt the right reading, for otherwise (cp. 1 Chronicles 3:8) we have two sons of David named Elishama. Eliphelet] in 1 Chronicles 14:5 (R.V.) Elpelet; in 2 Samuel 5:15 the name is wanting. Eliphelet cannot be right, for it re-occurs as the name of the thirteenth son in 1 Chronicles 3:8. On the other hand Elpelet may be right here and Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 3:8, for according to Hebrew custom two brothers might bear names of similar sound and significance.