Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Whom God cares for. ) One of David’s sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:16). ) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite (2 Chr. 17:17). ) An Aramite of Zobah, captain of a marauding band that troubled Solomon (1 Kings 11:23).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(known by God).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ELI'ADA (whom God knows). A son born to David in Jerusalem. 2 Sam 5:16; 1 Chr 3:8, In 1 Chr 14:7 he is called Beeliada — Baal substituted for El, the true God. A Benjnmite, one of Jehoshaphat's captains. 2 Chr 17:17.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
knowledge of God