1 Chronicles 14:7

Study note

Setting — The Chronicler interrupts the narrative flow to list three individuals between a preceding roster of associates and the account of the Philistine army mobilizing against David. The record pauses the military sequence to document these specific names.

The words — The text supplies וֶ/אֱלִישָמָ֥ע ('e.li.sha.Ma, Elishama), וּ/בְעֶלְיָדָ֖ע (ve.'el.ya.Da, Beeliada), and וֶ/אֱלִיפָלֶט (ve.'e.li.Fa.let, Eliphelet) as a connected group. These Hebrew terms function strictly as proper names identifying individuals in the administrative record.

The thread — This identical trio appears in 2 Samuel 5:16 and 1 Chronicles 3:8 as part of David’s inner circle. The repetition across these passages anchors the names to David’s reign and his documented leadership structure.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to note the Chronicler’s method of preserving key personnel immediately before a major military engagement. It directs attention to the factual continuity of David’s administration rather than offering narrative commentary.

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