Lexical Definition
אֶלְיַחְבָּא ʼElyachbâʼ (el-yakh-baw') Eliahba N:N-M-P
from אֵל and חָבָא; God will hide
Eliahbah.
- § Eliahba = "God hides"
- Eljachba, an Israelite
1) one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֶלְיַחְבָּא֙ | Eliahba | 2Sam.23.32 |
| אֶלְיַחְבָּ֖א | Eliahba | 1Chr.11.33 |
| Ελιβά | Eliahba | LXX.1Chr.11.33 |
| Ελιαβά | Eliahba | LXX.2Sam.23.32 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.32
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְיַחְבָּא proper name, masculine (God hides) one of David's chiefs 2Sam 23:32; 1Chr 11:33.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:32 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:33 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Shaalbonite, one of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Eliahba the Shaalbonite was one of David's mighty men.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.32;
- only referred to as Eliahba אֶלְיַחְבָּא.
Eliahba the Shaalbonite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:32 and 1 Chronicles 11:33 as one of David's mighty men. He was part of an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. The mighty men played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and helped establish his kingdom. Eliahba's association with Shaalbon, a town in the territory of Dan, suggests that he may have been from that region.
All entries for Eliahba: אֶלְיַחְבָּא