Elidad
Son of King David
Aussi appelé : Beel-ada, Beel-ada
Elidad was one of the sons of King David, born in Jerusalem after David had established his kingdom there. He is mentioned among David's sons in the Bible's genealogies. The name Elidad means 'God knows' or 'known by God'.
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Born in Jerusalem
Elidad is mentioned as one of David's sons who were born in Jerusalem, after David had moved the capital there from Hebron.
Listed among David's Sons
In the list of David's sons in the Books of Samuel, Elidad is noted as part of the royal family, showing his place in David's dynasty.
David's Genealogy in Chronicles
First Chronicles repeats the list of David's sons born in Jerusalem, with Elidad included among them. In some manuscripts, he is also called Bilkad.
Alternative Name Bilkad
In 1 Chronicles 14:7, the name Bilkad is mentioned, which many Bible scholars believe is the same as Elidad. The change in name may be due to scribal traditions or a desire to avoid associations with the idol Baal.