Reference: Eliada

whom God cares for. (1.) One of David's sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2Sa 5:16).

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

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

1. Youngest one of David's sons, born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8). Called Beelida 1Ch 14:7; Baal being substituted for El (God), why we can only conjecture; possibly he apostatized.

2. 2Ch 17:17.

3. 1Ki 11:23.

1. A son of David (2Sa 5:16); called Beeliada in 1Ch 14:7. 2. Father of Rezon, an 'adversary' of Solomon (1Ki 11:23). 3. A warrior of Benjamin (2Ch 17:17).

Elia'da

1. One of the sons of David born at Jerusalem. 2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8. He is called BEELIADA in 1Ch 14:7.

2. Powerful captain of the tribe of Benjamin in the army of Jehoshaphat. 2Ch 17:17.

Eli'ada

(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.

2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 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.

2Ch 17:17

(B.C. 945.)