1 Chronicles 11:46
1 Chronicles 11:46 in Multiple Translations
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite; Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam; Ithmah the Moabite;
Eliel the Mahauite, and Ieribai and Ioshauiah the sonnes of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mehavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel a Mithumite, and Jeribai, and Josaia the sons of Elnaim, and Jethma a Moabite, Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel of Masobia.
Eliel from Mahavah town/clan; Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam; Ithmah from the Moab region;
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1 Chronicles 11:46 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֱלִיאֵל֙
הַֽ/מַּחֲוִ֔ים
וִ/ירִיבַ֥י
וְ/יוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה
בְּנֵ֣י
אֶלְנָ֑עַם
וְ/יִתְמָ֖ה
הַ/מּוֹאָבִֽי
אֱלִיאֵל֙
ʼĔlîyʼêl
H447
Eliel
N-proper
הַֽ/מַּחֲוִ֔ים
Machăvîym
H4233
Mahavite
Art | Ngmpa
וִ/ירִיבַ֥י
Yᵉrîybay
H3403
Jeribai
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה
Yôwshavyâh
H3145
Joshaviah
Conj | N-proper
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אֶלְנָ֑עַם
ʼElnaʻam
H493
Elnaam
N-proper
וְ/יִתְמָ֖ה
Yithmâh
H3495
Ithmah
Conj | N-proper
הַ/מּוֹאָבִֽי
Môwʼâbîy
H4125
Moabite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:46
אֱלִיאֵל֙
ʼĔlîyʼêl
H447
"Eliel"
N-proper
Eliel was a common name in ancient Israel, meaning 'my God is God'. Several men in the Bible bore this name, including a Levite and a chief in David's army. The name signifies a strong faith and devotion to God.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Tohu (H8459); father of: Jeroham (H3395); also called Eliab at 1Ch.6.27; Eliel at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of e.li.hu (אֱלִיהוּ "Elihu" H0453G) § Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God" 1) an ancestor of Samuel 2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men) 3) a Levite with David in moving the ark 4) a chief of Manasseh 5) two chiefs of Benjamin 6) a chief Kohathite 7) a Levite
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Eliel. See also: 1 Chronicles 5:24; 1 Chronicles 11:47; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
הַֽ/מַּחֲוִ֔ים
Machăvîym
H4233
"Mahavite"
Art | Ngmpa
A Mahavite was a person from a place called Machaveh. In 1 Chronicles 11:46, Eliel, one of David's warriors, is described as a Mahavite, meaning a propagator or inhabitant of Macheweh.
Definition: People descended from Mahav(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46 § Mahavite = "propagators" 1) apparently, an inhabitant of a place called 'Macheweh' 1a) the designation of Eliel, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Mahavite. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:46.
וִ/ירִיבַ֥י
Yᵉrîybay
H3403
"Jeribai"
Conj | N-proper
Jeribai was an Israelite and one of David's mighty warriors, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46. His name means 'my contentions' and he was a descendant of Elnaam. Jeribai lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46; son of: Elnaam (H0493); brother of: Joshaviah (H3145) § Jeribai = "my contentions" a descendant of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jeribai. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:46.
וְ/יוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה
Yôwshavyâh
H3145
"Joshaviah"
Conj | N-proper
Joshaviah, son of Elnaam, means 'Jehovah makes equal' in Hebrew. He was one of David's mighty warriors, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46. His name reflects God's balance in his life.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46; son of: Elnaam (H0493); brother of: Jeribai (H3403) § Joshaviah = "Jehovah makes equal" son of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Joshaviah. Compare H3144 (יוֹשָׁה). See also: 1 Chronicles 11:46.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֶלְנָ֑עַם
ʼElnaʻam
H493
"Elnaam"
N-proper
Elnaam means God is delight, an Israelite and father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David's warriors, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46. He lived during the Divided Monarchy. His name reflects the pleasantness of God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46; father of: Jeribai (H3403), Joshaviah (H3145) § Elnaam = "God is delight" or "God is pleasantness" the father of two of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Elnaam. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:46.
וְ/יִתְמָ֖ה
Yithmâh
H3495
"Ithmah"
Conj | N-proper
Ithmah was a Moabite and one of David's mighty warriors, his name means 'orphan'.
Definition: A man of the Moabites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46 § Ithmah = "orphan" a Moabite, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ithmah. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:46.
הַ/מּוֹאָבִֽי
Môwʼâbîy
H4125
"Moabite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Moabite is a person from the land of Moab, descended from the son of Lot. In the book of Ruth, Ruth is a Moabite who marries an Israelite and becomes part of King David's ancestry.
Definition: Someone from Moab, a Moabite = "from father: what father?" 1) a citizen of Moab 2) an inhabitant of the land of Moab Another name of mo.av (מוֹאָב "Moab" H4124G)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: (woman) of Moab, Moabite(-ish, -ss). See also: Deuteronomy 2:11; Ruth 4:5; Nehemiah 13:23.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:46
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
44Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,
45Jediael son of Shimri and his brother Joha the Tizite,
46Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
47Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.1 Chronicles 11:46 Summary
This verse lists some of the brave men who followed David, including Eliel the Mahavite and Ithmah the Moabite. It shows that David's group was made up of people from different places and backgrounds, which is a picture of how God brings people together in unity, as we see in Jesus' prayer in John 17:20-23. Just like these men were brave and strong, we can be courageous in our faith when we trust in God, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 31:6 and 2 Timothy 1:7. By looking at the examples of these men, we can learn to trust God and be brave in our own lives, following the command to 'be strong and courageous' found in Joshua 1:9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Eliel the Mahavite and what role did he play in the biblical narrative?
Eliel the Mahavite is listed among the mighty men of David in 1 Chronicles 11:46, indicating his bravery and strength in battle, much like the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:32-34.
What is the significance of the various geographical and familial designations in this verse?
The designations, such as 'the Mahavite' and 'the Moabite', provide insight into the diverse backgrounds of David's followers, highlighting the inclusive nature of his kingdom, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 1 Chronicles 12:1-7.
How does this verse contribute to our understanding of David's character and leadership?
The listing of these men alongside their places of origin and family ties demonstrates David's ability to unify people from different backgrounds, a quality also evident in his interactions with Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:1-13.
What can we learn from the fact that Ithmah is identified as a Moabite?
Ithmah's identification as a Moabite suggests that David's followers included individuals from nations outside of Israel, reflecting the universal scope of God's plan, as hinted at in Genesis 12:3 and fulfilled in Jesus Christ, according to Galatians 3:8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the diversity of backgrounds among David's followers reveal about God's heart for all nations, and how can this inform our own approach to community and outreach?
- How do the stories of lesser-known figures like Eliel and Ithmah encourage or challenge me in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like David, foster an environment of unity and inclusion among people from different backgrounds, and what role does humility play in this process, as seen in 1 Peter 5:5-6?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of the 'mighty men' of David, and how can I support and pray for those who are serving the Lord in courageous and selfless ways, as exhorted in Hebrews 13:7?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:46
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:46
So called, either because he was by birth a Moabite, though now proselyted to the true religion, or from some eminent service done by him against the Moabites, as among the Romans Scipio was called Asiatic and African, because of his great achievements and victories over those parts and people.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:46
(46) Eliel.—Perhaps the Gadite of 1 Chronicles 12:11. The Mahavite.—Probably a corruption of “the Mahanaimite.” Mahanaim was in Gad.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:46
46. the Mahavite] Read perhaps, “the Mahanite,” i.e. inhabitant of Mahanaim, a town east of Jordan; cp. 2 Samuel 17:27.