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and Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine.

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The Story Behind a Name

Scholars explain that the name Eliada ('God knows') in this verse is listed as Beeliada ('The Lord knows') in another part of Chronicles. The change was likely intentional. As the worship of the pagan god Baal became a corrupting influence, scribes substituted 'El' (God) for 'Baal' (Lord) to avoid any association with idolatry, showing a deep commitment to pure worship.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 3:5–8

19th Century

Bishop

The thirteen sons born in Jerusalem. See 2 Samuel 5:14–16, and 1 Chronicles 14:4–7, where this list is repeated with some v…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 3:8

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 3:5)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 3:1–24

17th Century

Minister

Of all the families of Israel, none were so illustrious as the family of David: here we have a full account of it. From this family, as concerning …