Overview
Eliphelet appears in the records of David's sons born in Jerusalem. He is listed among David's children, though little is recorded about his personal life or accomplishments. His inclusion in Scripture affirms God's faithfulness to David's dynasty and the continuation of his royal line.
Key Scriptures
"These were the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem: Shammuah, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four by Bath-shua, the daughter of Ammiel; then Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet" (1 Chronicles 3:5, ESV).
"And these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, four by Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel" (1 Chronicles 14:4, ESV).
Application
Remember that God's purposes include all of David's descendants, reminding us that our lives matter in God's eternal plan even when Scripture records little about us personally.