KJV ORIGINAL
Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Eliphelet, son of Ahasbai from Maacah, and Eliam, son of Ahithophel from Giloh,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two more of David's mighty warriors, including Eliam whose father Ahithophel would later become David's betrayer.
📚 Historical Context
This verse continues the list of David's thirty mighty warriors who served as his elite fighting force. Notably, Eliam was likely the father of Bathsheba and son of Ahithophel, who later became David's trusted counselor before betraying him during Absalom's rebellion. The Maachathites were from a region northeast of Israel.
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