2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 5:16 in Multiple Translations
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.
And Elishama and Eliada and Eliphelet.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.
And Japhia, and Elisama, and Elioda, and Eliphaleth.
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 5:16
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2 Samuel 5:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע
וְ/אֶלְיָדָ֖ע
וֶ/אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע
ʼĔlîyshâmâʻ
H476
Elishama
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֶלְיָדָ֖ע
ʼElyâdâʻ
H450
Eliada
Conj | N-proper
וֶ/אֱלִיפָֽלֶט
ʼĔlîypheleṭ
H467
Eliphelet
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 5:16
וֶ/אֱלִישָׁמָ֥ע
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/אֶלְיָדָ֖ע
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/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 — 2 Samuel 5:16
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Context — David’s Family Grows
14These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
15Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
16Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
17When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. 18Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 3:8 | Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 14:7 | Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet. |
2 Samuel 5:16 Summary
This verse lists the names of three of David's children, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, who were born to him in Jerusalem. These names, and the fact that they were born in Jerusalem, remind us of God's promises to David and his family, as seen in 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Just like David, we can trust in God's plan for our lives and families, and seek to honor Him in all we do, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:1-4. By doing so, we can experience God's blessing and guidance, just as David did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible list the names of David's children in 2 Samuel 5:16?
The Bible lists the names of David's children to show God's blessing on David's life and family, as promised in Genesis 17:6 and Deuteronomy 28:4, and to provide a historical record of the royal lineage, as seen in 1 Chronicles 3:1-9.
What can we learn from the names of David's children in this verse?
The names of David's children, such as Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, reflect the Jewish tradition of naming children with meaningful names, often referencing God's character or actions, similar to the naming of John the Baptist in Luke 1:13.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of David's life?
This verse is part of a larger section in 2 Samuel 5 that describes David's establishment as king over Israel, including his military victories and family, which ultimately points to the future coming of Jesus Christ, as prophesied in Isaiah 11:1 and Luke 1:32-33.
What is the significance of the location of David's children being born in Jerusalem?
The fact that David's children were born in Jerusalem highlights the city's importance as the capital of Israel and the center of worship, as seen in Psalm 122:1-5 and 1 Kings 8:1-9:9.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's plan for David's life and family?
- How can we apply the principle of trusting in God's promises, as seen in David's life, to our own lives and families?
- What does the naming of David's children teach us about the importance of passing on our faith to the next generation?
- In what ways can we, like David, seek to honor God in our family relationships and daily lives?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:16
And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet. Seven more by some other wife or wives; nine are mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:6; there being in that account two Eliphalets, and another called Nogah; which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 5:16
And these be the names of those that were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shammuah, and Shobab, and Nathan, and Solomon, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 5:16
2 Samuel 5:16 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphalet.Ver. 16. And Elishama.] See 2 Samuel 5:15. And Eliada.] Called also Beeliada. And Eliphalet.] My God heareth, my God knoweth, my God delivereth. "My God" was much in David’ s mind and mouth when he named these three sons in this sort. The wicked, on the other side, have God neither in their heads, nor hearts, nor words, nor ways.