eliada Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
eliada in Easton's Bible Dictionary
whom God cares for. (1.) One of David's sons born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Sam. 5:16). (2.) A mighty man of war, a Benjamite (2 Chr. 17:17). (3.) An Aramite of Zobah, captain of a marauding band that troubled Solomon (1 Kings 11:23).
eliada in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(known by God). 1. One of David's sons; according to the lists, the youngest but one of the family born to him after his establishment in Jerusalem. #2Sa 5:16; 1Ch 3:8| (B.C. after 1033.) 2. A mighty man of war, a Benjamite, who led 200,000 of his tribe to the army of Jehoshaphat. #2Ch 17:17| (B.C. 945.)
eliada in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ELI'ADA (whom God knows). 1. 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. 2. A Benjnmite, one of Jehoshaphat's captains. 2 Chr 17:17.
eliada in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
1. Youngest one of David's sons, born after his establishment in Jerusalem (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8). Called Beelida 1 Chronicles 14:7; Baal being substituted for El (God), why we can only conjecture; possibly he apostatized. 2. 2 Chronicles 17:17. 3. 1 Kings 11:23.