Overview
Elpalet appears in the records of David's sons born in Jerusalem during his reign. While limited biblical information is provided about him personally, his inclusion in Scripture affirms God's faithfulness to David's line and the continuation of his household through multiple generations.
Key Scriptures
"These were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan and Solomon, four by Bathshua the daughter of Ammiel; then Ibhar, Elishua, Elpelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine." (1 Chronicles 3:5-6, ESV)
"And these were born to him in Jerusalem: Shammuah, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Ibhar, Elisua, Eliphelet, Nogah, Nepheg, Japhia, Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet." (1 Chronicles 14:4-7, ESV)
Application
Remember that God preserves detailed records of His people's families, showing that even less-prominent individuals matter in His eternal purposes and plan for history.