Eliphal
Eliphal, son of Ur, was one of David's mighty men (1Ch.11.35).
Biography
Eliphal son of Ur was one of David's mighty men, listed among the elite warriors in the parallel roster preserved in 1 Chronicles 11:35. His name appears in the Chronicler's version of the catalog of David's heroes, a list that corresponds to the roster in 2 Samuel 23 with some variations in names likely due to textual transmission differences over centuries. As a member of David's elite fighting force, Eliphal would have distinguished himself through extraordinary valor and unwavering loyalty to the king. These warriors were the backbone of David's military campaigns to secure and expand Israel's borders, playing an essential role in fulfilling God's promise to give Israel rest from its enemies on every side.
Significance
Eliphal son of Ur, like his fellow mighty men, embodies the principle that God accomplishes His purposes through the dedicated service of individual human agents. The roster of David's warriors in 1 Chronicles 11 serves a theological function, it demonstrates that David's kingdom was built not through solo heroics but through a community of committed, courageous servants. These men are honored by name in Scripture, affirming that God sees and values faithful service even when it is rendered in the shadow of a greater leader. The Davidic kingdom they helped establish was a type of the eternal kingdom of Christ, in whose service every act of faithful courage is also eternally recorded.
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References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Tyndale House, Cambridge (n.d.) Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References (TIPNR). STEPBible. Available at: https://www.stepbible.org. [CC BY 4.0]
- Wikidata contributors (n.d.) Wikidata. Available at: https://www.wikidata.org. [CC0]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]