Eliphelet
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Eliphelet in the Bible?
Eliphelet is identified in 1 Chronicles 12:3 as a descendant of Simeon who joined David at Ziklag, and in Ezra 2:47 and Nehemiah 7:50 as a descendant of the servants of Solomon who returned from the Babylonian exile.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Eliphelet helps readers trace specific tribal lineages within the Simeonite clan and understand the social stratification of the post-exilic community through the classification of individuals as descendants of Solomon's servants.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Eliphelet reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Eliphelet in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Eliphelet clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
1 Chronicles 12:3Ezra 2:47Nehemiah 7:50
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Eliphelet." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/eliphelet/