1 Chronicles 3:8
1 Chronicles 3:8 in Multiple Translations
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
And Elishama and Eliada and Eliphelet, nine.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, a total of nine.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine in nomber.
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
And Elisama, and Eliada, and Elipheleth, nine:
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
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1 Chronicles 3:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֧ע
וְ/אֶלְיָדָ֛ע
וֶ/אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
תִּשְׁעָֽה
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֧ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
Elishama
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְיָדָ֛ע
ʼElyâdâʻ
H450
Eliada
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
Eliphelet
Conj | N-proper
תִּשְׁעָֽה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 3:8
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֧ע
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.
וְ/אֶלְיָדָ֛ע
ʼElyâdâʻ
H450
"Eliada"
Conj | N-proper
Eliada was the name of several Israelites, including a son of David and a Benjamite warrior. It also refers to an Aramaean leader and means God knows.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.17.17 § Eliadah or Eliada = "God knows" 1) a son of David 2) a Benjamite warrior chief 3) an Aramean, the father of an enemy of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Eliada. See also: 2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8; 2 Chronicles 17:17.
וֶ/אֱלִיפֶ֖לֶט
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.
תִּשְׁעָֽה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 3:8
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- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:8
Context — The Descendants of David
6David’s other sons were Ibhar, Elishua, Eliphelet,
7Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia,
8Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
9These were all the sons of David, besides the sons by his concubines. And Tamar was their sister. 10Solomon’s son was Rehoboam: Abijah was his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his son,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 14:7 | Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 5:14–16 | These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet. |
1 Chronicles 3:8 Summary
This verse lists some of David's sons, including Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, and tells us that there are nine sons in all. This is important because it shows us that David was blessed with a large family, which was a sign of God's favor and provision in his life, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5. Just like David, we are all part of a larger family and have a special place in God's plan, as seen in Ephesians 2:10 and Jeremiah 29:11. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's love and care for us, and how we can trust in His plan for our lives, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in 1 Chronicles 3:8?
The names listed in 1 Chronicles 3:8, such as Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, are the names of David's sons, and they are significant because they are part of the royal lineage of Israel, as seen in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, which provides a list of David's sons, and is also referenced in 2 Samuel 5:14-16.
Why does the verse mention that there are nine sons in all?
The verse mentions that there are nine sons in all to provide a complete account of David's sons, as also seen in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, which lists all of David's sons, and is also supported by 2 Samuel 5:14-16, which provides additional information about David's family.
What can we learn from the fact that David had many sons?
The fact that David had many sons, as seen in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9, teaches us about God's blessing and provision in David's life, as promised in Psalm 127:3-5, which says that children are a blessing from the Lord.
How does this verse fit into the larger context of 1 Chronicles?
This verse is part of a larger section in 1 Chronicles that provides a genealogy of the kings of Israel, including David and his descendants, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1-9, which provides a detailed account of the history of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian exile, and is also referenced in 1 Chronicles 29:10-19, which provides a summary of David's reign and his preparation for the building of the temple.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's plan for David's life and the kingdom of Israel?
- How does the listing of David's sons in this verse relate to the larger theme of God's covenant with David, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:1-17?
- What can we learn from the fact that David's sons are listed by name, and how does this relate to our own identity and purpose in God's plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Ephesians 2:10?
- How does this verse contribute to our understanding of the importance of family and legacy in the Bible, as seen in Psalm 127:1-5 and Proverbs 22:6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 3:8
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 3:5]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 3:8
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. Nine. The number of David's sons born after his removal to Jerusalem was eleven (2 Samuel 5:14), but only nine are mentioned here-two of them being
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
Object. There are but seven mentioned , &c. Answ. Two of them are omitted there, because they died very early, or were inglorious, or died without issue; and here we have all the sons of David, as it here follows, , which clause is not added, 2 Samuel 5.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
1 Chronicles 3:8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.Ver. 8. And Elishama.] See 1 Chronicles 3:6.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
(8) Eliada.—(“God knoweth”) The Beeliada (“Lord knoweth”) of 1 Chronicles 14:7 is probably more ancient, though Samuel also has Eliada. God was of old called Baal as well as El; and the former title was only discarded because it tended to foster a confusion between the degrading cultus of the Canaanite Baals, and the true religion of Israel. So it came to pass in later times that men were unwilling to write or speak the very name of Baal, and in names compounded therewith they substituted either El or Iah as here; or the word bosheth (shame) as in Ishbosheth instead of Eshbaal, Jerubbesheth instead of Jerubbaal.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 3:8
Verse 8. Nine.] There are thirteen if we count the four sons of Bath-sheba, and nine without them; and in the second book of Samuel there are eleven, reckoning the above four, and without them only seven. In the book of Samuel probably only those who were alive were reckoned, while the author of the Chronicles comprises those also who were dead in this enumeration. Jarchi supposes that the duplicate Elishama and Eliphelet are those which increase the regular number seven to nine; and that the dead without posterity, as well as the living, are mentioned to increase the number of David's descendants; for, says he, the whole book is written for the honour of David and his seed.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 3:8
8. Eliada] so in 2 Samuel 5:16, but in 1 Chronicles 14:7 Beeliada (i.e. Baaliada). The original reading, probably Baaliada (“The Lord—the Baal—knows”), seems to have been changed to Eliada (“God knows”) at the time at which the Hebrews ceased to apply the title Baal to Jehovah. From Hosea 2:16 it appears that Baal once used as an epithet of Jehovah fell into disuse owing to its overpoweringly heathen associations. Cp. 1 Chronicles 8:33, note.