2 Samuel 23:34

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:34 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
2 Samuel 23:34 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, etc.] In (<131135>1 Chronicles 11:35), he is called Eliphal the son of Ur: Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite; David’s counsellor, that went off to Absalom, (<101512>2 Samuel 15:12); Eliam his son is supposed, by the Jews, to be the father of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah, (<101103>2 Samuel 11:3); according to Hillerus f407, he is the same with Ahijah the Pelonite, (<131136>1 Chronicles 11:36).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Eliam: Sa2 11:3, Sa2 15:31, Sa2 17:23; Ch1 27:33, Ch1 27:34 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:35”
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