2 Samuel 23:34 — Word Study
WLCאֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט בֶּן־ אֲחַסְבַּ֖י בֶּן־ הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י ס אֱלִיעָ֥ם בֶּן־ אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃ ס
BSAElipheletʼĔlîypheleṭ [God is deliverance] sonbên of AhasbaiʼĂchaçbay△ [father of Eliphelet] the MaacathiteMaʻăkâthîy [from Maakah, a place of pressure] EliamʼĔlîyʻâm [God of the people] sonbên of AhithophelʼĂchîythôphel [my brother's wisdom] the GiloniteGîylônîy [from Giloh, an inhabitant]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט | Eliphelet | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אֲחַסְבַּ֖י | Ahasbai | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י ס | the Maacathite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| אֱלִיעָ֥ם | Eliam | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל | Ahithophel | Noun proper masculine |
| הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃ ס | the Gilonite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
| KJV | Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
| ASV | Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
| YLT | Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
| WEB | Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
| BBE | Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, |
Where they part company is in the details of the names listed — see How Translations Differ.
The verse contains two main noun phrases, each detailing a warrior's name and lineage, structured to emphasize their connections.
4 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Ellicott, Cambridge & more — read them ›
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1 of 9 occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament — a word chosen on purpose.
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Deep Study — 2 Samuel 23:34
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Context — The Mighty Warriors of Davidgenerated
2 Samuel 23:34 is part of a larger passage that lists the names of David's mighty men, showcasing their valor and lineage. This verse specifically mentions Eliphelet and Eliam, both notable figures in David's army. The context emphasizes the importance of these warriors in the history of Israel, as they were not only fighters but also connected to significant families within the nation.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 | 2 Samuel 15:31 | Now someone told David: “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” So David pleaded, “O LORD, please turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness!” |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 17:23 | When Ahithophel saw that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He put his affairs in order and hanged himself. So he died and was buried in his father’s tomb. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 27:33–34 | Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 4 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט, 'e.li.Fe.letgenerated
The name אֲלִיפֶלֶט (*'Eliyphelet*) means 'God is deliverance'. It is a proper masculine noun, indicating a personal name. The parsing shows it as a noun proper, which suggests its use as a title for an individual rather than a common noun.
Eliphelet appears multiple times in the Old Testament, primarily associated with David's lineage. The name reflects a significant aspect of faith in God as a deliverer, linking the individual to divine protection and strength.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
In the Berean Standard Bible, the verse includes the names Eliphelet and Eliam, which are consistent across translations.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of the verse is straightforward, listing two subjects: אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט and אֱלִיעָ֥ם, both followed by their respective paternal identifiers. Each name is presented with the phrase בֶּן־, meaning 'son of', indicating lineage.
This construction emphasizes the familial relationships and heritage of these individuals, which is a common feature in Hebrew genealogical records.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the name אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט is rendered as αλιφαλεθ, which maintains the phonetic structure of the Hebrew name. This choice indicates a direct translation without significant interpretative alteration.
The Greek rendering reflects the same lineage and identity as the Hebrew text, preserving the connection to the historical figures within Israel's narrative.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
2 Samuel 23:34 lists two of David's warriors: Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, and Eliam, son of Ahithophel. These names show their family connections and roles within David's army, emphasizing their significance in Israel's history.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Eliphelet means 'God is deliverance', reflecting a connection to divine help.
Eliam was a warrior in David's army and the father of Bathsheba.
Ahasbai is noted as the father of Eliphelet, linking him to David's heroes.
Being a Gilonite indicates that Eliam was from the town of Giloh, which is part of his identity.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How do the names of David's warriors reflect their heritage and roles in Israel?
- What can we learn about the importance of lineage in the biblical narrative?
- In what ways do the names given to individuals in the Bible carry meaning beyond their identity?
- How does understanding the context of these names enhance our reading of the Old Testament?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 2 Samuel 23:34 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleEliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite,.... In 1 Chronicles 11:35, he is called Eliphal the son of Ur: Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite; David's counsellor, that went off to
Read John Gill on 2 Samuel 23 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryEliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai , [ 'EliypeleT (H467), God is his deliverance] - or Eliphal (1 Chronicles 11:35).
Read Robert Jamieson on 2 Samuel 23 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(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.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 2 Samuel 23 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges34. Here the text of 1 Chronicles 11:35-36 diverges widely, and in place of the names in this verse reads “Eliphal the son of Ur, Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite.” the son of the Maachathite] Better, the Maachathite, a member of the clan or family of Maachah, settled at Abel-beth-Maachah (ch. 2 Samuel 20:14 ff.); or possibly a native of the Syrian kingdom of Maachah (ch. 2 Samuel 10:6). Eliam] Son of David’s clever but treacherous counsellor (ch. 2 Samuel 15:12); supposed by some to be the father of Bath-sheba. But the identification is doubtful: see note on ch. 2 Samuel 11:3.
Read Cambridge on 2 Samuel 23 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Tyndale line
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet the sonne of Ahasbai the sonne of Maachathi: Eliam the sonne of Ahithophel the Gilonite:
Strictly literal
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai, son of the Maachathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet the son of Achasbai, the son of the Ma'achathite, Eli'am the son of Achithophel the Gilonite,
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maakathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
From the Latin
Eliphelet the son of Aasbai the son of Machati, Eliam the son of Achitophel the Gelonite,
Simplified
Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai, son of the Maacathite, Eliam, son of Ahithophel, the Gilonite,
Eliphelet, the son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam, the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint show agreement in the names listed in this verse, although the Septuagint's word order differs. The names and their meanings remain consistent across both texts, highlighting the importance of these figures in the biblical narrative.
אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט בֶּן־ אֲחַסְבַּ֖י בֶּן־ הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י ס אֱלִיעָ֥ם בֶּן־ אֲחִיתֹ֖פֶל הַגִּלֹנִֽי׃ ס
5 of the 9 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 2 Samuel 23:34
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט (*Eliyphelet*) means 'God is deliverance' and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily linked to the tribe of Judah and the lineage of King David. It is associated with David's youngest son, a mighty warrior, and a Benjamite descendant of Jonathan. The name appears in various contexts, including 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles, but there are no significant disagreements among the lexicons regarding its meaning or usage.
אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט n.pr.m. (God is deliverance)
son of David
one of David’s heroes
a Benjamite
one of the line of Adonikam
of the line of Hashum
base
H467 אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט
467 'Eliyphelet el-ee-feh'-let
or (shortened) Elpelet {el-peh'-let}; from 410 and 6405; God
of deliverance; Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six
Israelites:--Eliphalet, Eliphelet, Elpalet.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 06405
אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט (e.li.phe.let) — Eliphelet.
A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.16;
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), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N)
§ 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
אֲלִיפֶ֫לֶט (e.li.phe.let) — Eliphelet.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.34;
son of: Ahasbai (H0308)
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
e-lif'-e-let.
See ELIPHALAT; ELIPHAL.
Eliphelet
God his deliverance. (1.) One of David’s distinguished warriors (2 Sam. 23:34); called also Eliphal in 1 Chr. 11:35.
(2.) One of the sons of David born at Jerusalem (1 Chr. 3:6; 14:5); called Elpalet in 1 Chr. 14:5. Also another of David’s sons (1 Chr. 3:8); called Eliphalet in 2 Sam. 5:16; 1 Chr. 14:7.
(3.) A descendant of king Saul through Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:39).
(the God of deliverance). The name of a son of David, one of the children born to him after his establishment in Jerusalem. (1 Chronicles 3:6) (B.C. after 1044.) Another son of David, belonging also to the Jerusalem family, and apparently the last of his sons. (1 Chronicles 3:8) One of the thirty warriors of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:34) Son of Eshek, a descendant of King Saul through Jonathan. (1 Chronicles 8:39) (B.C. before 536.) One of the leaders of the Bene-Adonikam who returned from Babylon with Ezra. (Ezra 8:13) (B.C. 459.) A man of the Bene-Hushum in the time of Ezra who had married a foreign wife. (
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
The Hebrew word אֲחַסְבַּי (*Ahasbai*) refers to a man mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically as the father of Eliphelet, one of David's heroes (2 Samuel 23:34). Its derivation is uncertain, and it is translated as 'brother of my encompassers.' The entries consistently identify this individual without significant disagreement.
אֲחַסְבַּי n.pr.m. father of Eliphelet, one of David’s heroes 2 S 23:34.
ref
H308 אֲחַסְבַּי
308 'Achacbay akh-as-bah'ee
of uncertain derivation; Achasbai, an Israelite:--Ahasbai.
אֲחַסְבַּי (a.chas.bay) — Ahasbai.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.34;
father of: Eliphelet (H0467H)
§ Ahasbai = "brother of my encompassers"
father of Eliphelet, one of David's heroes
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a-has'-bi ('achacbay, "blooming"): The father of Eliphelet, a Maacathite, a soldier in David's army (2Sa 23:34). He was either a native of Abel-beth-maacah (2Sa 20:14) or, more probably, of Maacah in Syria (2Sa 10:6). The list in 1Ch 11:35,36 gives different names entirely. Here we have Ur and Hepher, which simply show that the text is corrupt in one or both places.
(blooming), father of Eli-phelet, one of David’s thirty-seven captains. (2 Samuel 23:34) In the corrupt list in (1 Chronicles 11:35) Eliphelet appears as "Eliphal the son of Ur." (B.C. about 1050.)
trusting in me; a grown-up brother
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מַעֲכָתִי (Ma`akathiy) refers to a Maachathite, an inhabitant of Maakah, associated with David's heroes and Ishmael the Judean. The term is derived from מַעֲכָה (Maacah), indicating a group of people likely from Transjordan, possibly descendants of Maacah. The entries consistently define it as relating to this group.
מַעֲכָתִי adj.gent. of one of David’s heroes; of associate of Ishmael the Judean; coll. = the Maachathites
base
H4602 מַעֲכָתִי of one of David’s heroes; of associate of Ishmael the Judean; coll. = the Maachathites
4602 Ma`akathiy mah-ak-aw-thee'
patrial from 4601; a Maakathite, or inhabitant of
Maakah:--Maachathite.
see HEBREW for 04601
מַעֲכָתִי (ma.a.kha.ti) — Maacathite.
Group of ma.a.khah (מַעֲכָה "Maacah" H4601R)
§ Maachathite = "pressure (literally she has pressed)"
a people dwelling in Transjordan, probably descendants of Maachah
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
אֱלִיעָם (Eliy`am) means "God of the people" or "God is kinsman." It refers to Eliam, who is identified as the father of Bathsheba and a warrior of David, mentioned in 2 Samuel 11:3 and 2 Samuel 23:34. The name is derived from the Hebrew words for God (H410) and people (H5971).
אֱלִיעָם n.pr.m. (God is kinsman)
father of Bathsheba
one of David’s heroes
base
H463 אֱלִיעָם
463 'Eliy`am el-ee-awm'
from 410 and 5971; God of (the) people; Eliam, an
Israelite:--Eliam.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 05971
אֱלִיעָם (e.li.am) — Eliam.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.11.3;
father of: Bathsheba (H1339); also called Ammiel at 1Ch.3.5;
Also named: am.mi.el (עַמִּיאֵל "Ammiel" H5988J)
§ Eliam = "God of the people" or "God is kinsman"
1) Bathsheba's father
2) a Gilonite warrior of David
אֱלִיעָם (e.li.am) — Eliam.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.34;
son of: Ahithophel (H0302)
§ Eliam = "God of the people" or "God is kinsman"
1) Bathsheba's father
2) a Gilonite warrior of David
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Eliam
God’s people. (1.) The father of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah (2 Sam. 11:3). In 1 Chr. 3:5 his name is Ammiel.
(2.) This name also occurs as that of a Gilonite, the son of Ahithophel, and one of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:34). perhaps these two were the same person.
(God’s people.). Father of Bath-sheba, the wife of David. (11:3) One of David’s "thirty" warriors. (2 Samuel 23:34)
the people of God
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
HNcmsc — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל (Achiythophel) means 'my brother is folly' and refers to a notable figure in the Old Testament. He was a counselor to King David and later betrayed him by supporting Absalom's rebellion. His story is primarily found in 2 Samuel, where he is described as the father of Eliam and the grandfather of Bathsheba.
אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל n.pr.m. (my brother is folly ?) David’s trusted & traitorous counsellor
base
H302 אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל
302 'Achiythophel akh-ee-tho'-fel
from 251 and 8602; brother of folly; Achithophel, an
Israelite:--Ahithophel.
see HEBREW for 0251
see HEBREW for 08602
אֲחִיתֹ֫פֶל (a.chi.to.phel) — Ahithophel.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.15.12;
father of: Eliam (H0463H)
§ Ahithophel = "my brother is foolish (folly)"
a counsellor of David, grandfather of Bathsheba (cf 2Sa 11:3, 23:34), who joined Absalom in revolt against David, and committed suicide when Absalom did not heed his counsel
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
a-hith'-o-fel ('achithophel, "brother of foolishness," perhaps): The real leader of the Absalom rebellion against David. He is described as "the king's counselor," in a context connected with events some of which are dated in the fortieth year of David (1Ch 27:33,34; compare 1Ch 26:31). Concerning him and his part in the rebellion we have rather full information (2Sa 15:12 ff).
Some hold that he was the grandfather of Bathsheba, and make much of this in forming their estimates of him. Does the evidence sustain this view? In the latter half of the list of David's mighty men, not among the older veterans with whom the list begins, appears "Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite" (
Ahithophel
Brother of insipidity or impiety, a man greatly renowned for his sagacity among the Jews. At the time of Absalom’s revolt he deserted David (Ps. 41:9; 55:12-14) and espoused the cause of Absalom (2 Sam. 15:12). David sent his old friend Hushai back to Absalom, in order that he might counteract the counsel of Ahithophel (2 Sam. 15:31-37). This end was so far gained that Ahithophel saw he had no longer any influence, and accordingly he at once left the camp of Absalom and returned to Giloh, his native place, where, after arranging his wordly affairs, he hanged himself, and was buried in the sepulchre of his fathers (2 Sam. 17:1-23). He was the type of Judas (
(brother of foolishness), a native of Giloh, was a privy councillor of David, whose wisdom was highly esteemed, though his name had an exactly opposite signification. (2 Samuel 16:23) (B.C. 1055-1023.) He was the grandfather of Bathsheba. Comp. (2 Samuel 11:3) with 2Sam 23:34 Ahithophel joined the conspiracy of Absalom against David, and persuaded him to take possession of the royal harem, (2 Samuel 16:21) and recommended an immediate pursuit of David. His advice was wise; but Hushai advised otherwise. When Ahithophel saw that Hushai’s advice prevailed, he despaired of success, and returning to his own home "put his household in order and hanged himself." (
A native of Giloh, originally one of David’s most intimate and valued friends; but upon the defection and rebellion of Absalom, he espoused the cause of that prince, and became one of David’s bitterest enemies. Being disappointed that Absalom did not follow his sagacious advice, and foreseeing the issue of the rebellion, he hanged himself, 2Sa 15:12 17:1-29 Ps 55:12-14. Ahithophel seems to have been the grandfather of Bathsheba. 2Sa 23:34, compared with 2Sa 11:3.
גִּילֹנִי (Giyloniy) refers to a Gilonite, an inhabitant of Giloh. It is derived from the root word for Giloh (גִּלֹה), indicating a gentilic form. The entries consistently define it as relating to the people of Giloh without any significant disagreement among the lexicons.
גִּילֹנִי adj.gent.
base
H1526 גִּילֹנִי
1526 Giyloniy ghee-lo-nee'
patrial from 1542; a Gilonite or inhabitant of
Giloh:--Gilonite.
see HEBREW for 01542
גִּילֹנִי (gi.lo.ni) — Gilonite.
Group of gi.loh (גִּלֹה "Giloh" H1542)
§ Gilonite = "gentilic of preceding"
an inhabitant of Giloh
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
gi'-lo-nit. See preceding article.