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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Elishama, and Eliphelet - In this and the eighth verse these two names occur twice; some think this is a mistake, but others suppose that two persons of these names died young, and that the next born…
We had an account of David's sons, Sa2 3:2, etc., and Sa2 5:14, etc. 1. He had many sons; and no doubt wrote as he thought, Psa 127:5. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of these arrows. 2.…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Elishama in 1Ch 14:5 and 2Sa 5:15 Elishua, no doubt the right reading, for otherwise (cp. 1Ch 3:8) we have two sons of David named Elishama.
Eliphelet in 1Ch 14:5 (R.V.) Elpelet; in 2Sa 5:15 the name…