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Eliphal
a miracle of God
אֱלִיפָל e.li.phal
Eliphal (Hebrew: אֱלִיפָל, e.li.phal) means “a miracle of God”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 11:35. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Eliphal
son of Ur
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 11:35 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Ur co-occurrence Appears with Ur in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Eliphelet co-occurrence Appears with Eliphelet in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahasbai co-occurrence Appears with Ahasbai in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Ahiam co-occurrence Appears with Ahiam in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Sharar co-occurrence Appears with Sharar in 1 Chronicles 11.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.35;
son of: Ur (H0218A)
§ Eliphal = "my God is supplication"
one of David's mighty warriors
Eliphal, son of Ur, was one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Eliphal, the son of Ur, is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men (1Ch.11.35). The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who fought alongside King David and were known for their exceptional bravery, strength, and military prowess. Eliphal is listed among these distinguished warriors, indicating that he played a significant role in David's military campaigns and battles. However, no further details about Eliphal's specific exploits or life are provided in the Bible.
Key verses
Eliphal appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,
1 Chronicles 11:35
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:35