אֶלְיַחְבָּא (el.yach.ba)
el.yach.ba
Eliahba
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Eliahba, meaning "God hides," identifies a specific warrior in the service of King David during the United Monarchy. Listed among David’s elite champions, this figure appears in the records of military leaders who supported the king’s reign (2 Samuel 23:32; 1 Chronicles 11:34). The name itself reflects a theological sentiment common in Hebrew personal names, attributing protection or concealment to divine action.
Although the biblical text provides no narrative details about his deeds, his inclusion in these lists underscores the importance of loyal military service in the establishment of David’s kingdom. The repetition of his name in both Samuel and Chronicles highlights the consistency of the historical tradition regarding David’s inner circle of trusted commanders.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Eliahba means "God hides." It appears in the lists of King David’s mighty warriors, found in both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. These records highlight men who served faithfully behind the scenes, often without their names being widely known or celebrated in public narratives.
For your faith life, this reminds us that God sees and values loyal service even when it remains unseen by others. You do not need to be in the spotlight to matter deeply to Him. Your quiet faithfulness, like that of Eliahba’s generation, is noted in heaven.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Eliahba2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֶלְיַחְבָּא֙1×
- אֶלְיַחְבָּ֖א1×
Key Verses
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II Samuel 23:32
Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
This verse lists Eliahba as a Shaalbonite warrior among David's elite, showing his role in the military structure of the united kingdom.
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I Chronicles 11:33
Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
The parallel account in Chronicles confirms his identity and service, emphasizing the consistency of historical records regarding David’s trusted commanders.