Eliphelet was a descendant of King Saul from the tribe of Benjamin.
son of Eshek (1CH 8:39)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Zimri › Moza › Binea › Eleasah › Eliphelet
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· Also called · H467 none · 1CH 8:39 G-d [El] is [my] deliverance
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eliyfelet · H467 · 1CH 8:39 G-d [El] is [my] deliverance
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 900 BC – 700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 900 BC – 700 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 914 BC – 689 BC |
Eliphelet is mentioned in the genealogy of King Saul's descendants from the tribe of Benjamin (1Ch 8:39). He is listed as one of the sons of Eshek, who was a descendant of Saul's son Jonathan. This genealogy demonstrates the continuation of Saul's lineage after his death and the establishment of David's kingdom. The Bible does not provide any further information about Eliphelet's life, role, or significance within the tribe of Benjamin or the kingdom of Israel.
A descendant of king Saul through Jonathan (1 Chr. 8:39).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Eliphelet_4) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Eliphelet@1Ch.8.39) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, eliphelet_1149)