Eliada
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Eliada is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the historical narratives of the Kings of Israel. The name Eliada, which can be translated as "God knows" or "God has known," appears in different contexts, referring to distinct individuals in the biblical record.

1. Eliada, Son of David: Eliada is listed as one of the sons of King David. In 2 Samuel 5:16 and 1 Chronicles 3:8, Eliada is mentioned among the children born to David in Jerusalem. The Berean Standard Bible states: "Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet." This Eliada is one of the many sons of David, born to him by his wives and concubines during his reign in Jerusalem. The mention of Eliada in these genealogical records highlights the extensive lineage of David, which played a significant role in the history of Israel and the fulfillment of God's covenant with David.

2. Eliada, Father of Rezon: Another Eliada is noted as the father of Rezon, who became an adversary to Solomon. In 1 Kings 11:23-25, the BSB recounts: "God raised up Rezon son of Eliada as an adversary against Solomon, a leader of a band of raiders when David was king." Rezon fled from his master, Hadadezer king of Zobah, and gathered a group of followers, eventually establishing himself as a ruler in Damascus. This Eliada, through his son Rezon, contributed to the political instability during Solomon's reign, as Rezon's opposition was part of the divine judgment against Solomon for his idolatry and turning away from God.

3. Eliada, a Mighty Warrior: In 2 Chronicles 17:17, Eliada is mentioned as a mighty warrior from the tribe of Benjamin who served under King Jehoshaphat of Judah. The BSB records: "From Benjamin: Eliada, a mighty warrior, with 200,000 men armed with bows and shields." This Eliada was part of the military forces that Jehoshaphat organized to strengthen the kingdom of Judah. His inclusion in the list of warriors underscores the importance of military leadership and preparedness in maintaining the security and stability of the nation.

The name Eliada, appearing in these various contexts, reflects the diverse roles individuals with this name played in the biblical narrative. Whether as a son of David, a father of an adversary, or a valiant warrior, each Eliada contributed to the unfolding account of Israel's history and God's dealings with His people.
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Eliada

knowledge of God

Smith's Bible Dictionary
Eliada

(known by God).

  1. One of David's sons; according to the lists, the youngest but one of the family born to him after his establishment in Jerusalem. (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8) (B.C. after 1033.)
  2. A mighty man of war, a Benjamite, who led 200,000 of his tribe to the army of Jehoshaphat. (2 Chronicles 17:17) (B.C. 945.)
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Whom God cares for.

(1.) One of David's sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:16).

(2.) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite (2 Chronicles 17:17).

(3.) An Aramite of Zobah, captain of a marauding band that troubled Solomon (1 Kings 11:23).

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
ELIADA; ELIADAH

e-li'-a-da, ('elyadha`, "God is knowing." Compare HPN, 219, 266, 301; Epidae, or Elidae):

(1) One of the sons of David (2 Samuel 5:16 1 Chronicles 3:8; called BEELIADA, 1 Chronicles 14:7 (which see)).

(2) A descendant of Benjamin and a captain in the army of Jehoshaphat, commander of 200,000 men (2 Chronicles 17:17).

(3) Father of Rezon, an "adversary" of Solomon (1 Kings 11:23, the King James Version "Eliadah").

Strong's Hebrew
450. Elyada -- "God knows," three Israelites
... Elyada. 451 . "God knows," three Israelites. Transliteration: Elyada Phonetic
Spelling: (el-yaw-daw') Short Definition: Eliada. ... NASB Word Usage Eliada (4). ...
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A Ruler who Wronged his People
... gods. Then God raised up as a foe against him Rezon, the son of Eliada,
who had fled from his master, Hadadezer, king of Zobah. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a ruler who wronged his.htm

The visitation
... Emmerich as Eldoa or Eldad, and whom she describes as being the link between Joseph's
and Salome's families, might perhaps have been Elioda or Eliada, a son of ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ix the visitation.htm

Thesaurus
Eliada (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ELIADA; ELIADAH. ... Multi-Version Concordance Eliada
(4 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. ...
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Eli'ada (4 Occurrences)
Eli'ada. Eliada, Eli'ada. Eliadah . Multi-Version Concordance Eli'ada (4
Occurrences). 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. (See RSV). ...
/e/eli'ada.htm - 7k

Elishama (17 Occurrences)
... 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. (WEB ... 1 Chronicles
3:8 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. (WEB ...
/e/elishama.htm - 13k

Eliph'elet (8 Occurrences)
... Eliph'elet (8 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. ...
1 Chronicles 3:8 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. (See RSV). ...
/e/eliph'elet.htm - 8k

Eli'shama (17 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. (See RSV). ... 1
Chronicles 3:8 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. (See RSV). ...
/e/eli'shama.htm - 10k

Eliphelet (8 Occurrences)
... Eliphelet (8 Occurrences). 2 Samuel 5:16 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet. ...
1 Chronicles 3:8 and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. ...
/e/eliphelet.htm - 9k

Zobah (15 Occurrences)
... Rezon, son of Eliada, now broke away from Hadadezer and, getting possession of
Damascus, set up a kingdom hostile to Israel (1 Kings 11:23-25). ...
/z/zobah.htm - 15k

200000 (2 Occurrences)
... (See NAS). 2 Chronicles 17:17 Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with
him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield; (See NAS). ...
/num/200000.htm - 6k

Warrior (36 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 17:17 And the captains of Benjamin: Eliada, a great man of war, and
with him two hundred thousand armed with bows and body-covers; (See NAS). ...
/w/warrior.htm - 16k

Trouble-maker (1 Occurrence)
... 1 Kings 11:23 And God sent another trouble-maker, Rezon, the son of Eliada, who
had gone in flight from his lord, Hadadezer, king of Zobah: (BBE). ...
/t/trouble-maker.htm - 6k

Resources
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Eliada (4 Occurrences)

2 Samuel 5:16
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

1 Kings 11:23
God raised up another adversary to him, Rezon the son of Eliada, who had fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

1 Chronicles 3:8
and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

2 Chronicles 17:17
Of Benjamin: Eliada a mighty man of valor, and with him two hundred thousand armed with bow and shield;
(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)

Subtopics

Eliada

Eliada: A Benjamite

Eliada: Son of David

Eliada: Son of David: Called Beeliada

Related Terms

Eliada (4 Occurrences)

Eliadah (1 Occurrence)

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