Eliam Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Eliam, also known as Ammiel, was the father of Bathsheba, who later became King David's wife.
Bathsheba's father (2SA 11:3)
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the people of God
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Ammiel
· Also called the people of God
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Eliam
· Also called · H463 none · 2SA 11:3 G-d [El] is [my] kinsman
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אֱלִיעָם
eliyam · H463 · 2SA 11:3 G-d [El] is [my] kinsman
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עַמִּיאֵל
amiyel · H5988 · 1CH 3:5 G-d [El] is my kinsman
- he עַמִּיאֵל · H5988J
- el Ελιαβ Eliab · none · 2SA 11:3
- el Αμιηλ Amiēl · none · 1CH 3:5
- bg Елиам
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 1121 BC – 1076 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan · 1033 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1123 BC – 1073 BC |
| Shammua · 1031 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1121 BC – 1071 BC |
| Shobab · 1032 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1122 BC – 1072 BC |
| Solomon · 1036 BC Descendant |
2 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1126 BC – 1076 BC |
| Jehoshaphat · 949 BC Descendant |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1219 BC – 1069 BC |
| Joash · 845 BC Descendant |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1250 BC – 1025 BC |
| Amaziah · 826 BC Descendant |
10 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1276 BC – 1026 BC |
| Hezekiah · 742 BC Descendant |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1372 BC – 1022 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Descendant |
17 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1414 BC – 989 BC |
| Jehoahaz · 633 BC Descendant |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1443 BC – 993 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Descendant |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1445 BC – 995 BC |
| Zedekiah · 629 BC Descendant |
18 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1439 BC – 989 BC |
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1472 BC – 997 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
32 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1445 BC – 645 BC |
Family of origin
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One-parent family
- Daughter: Bathsheba
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Eliam Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Eliam, also referred to as Ammiel, is mentioned in 2Sa 11:3 and 1Ch 3:5 as the father of Bathsheba. Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah the Hittite, one of David's mighty men. David committed adultery with Bathsheba, and after discovering that she was pregnant, he arranged for Uriah to be killed in battle. David then married Bathsheba, and their first child died as a consequence of David's sin. Later, Bathsheba gave birth to Solomon, who would succeed David as king. The name Eliam means "God of the people," while Ammiel means "my kinsman is God." The reason for the variation in Eliam's name is not explicitly stated in the biblical text.
Eliam 1 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The father of Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah (2 Sam. 11:3). In 1 Chr. 3:5 his name is Ammiel.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Eliam_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Eliam@2Sa.11.3-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, eliam_1089)