Elishama was a son of King David from the tribe of Judah during Israel's united kingdom, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:16.
About Elishama (2 Samuel 5:16)
One of the 13 sons of Davidborn to King David in Jerusalem. His mother was one of David’s wives (2 Samuel 5:16; 1 Chronicles 3:8; 14:7).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- David, Jerusalem Wives
- Siblings 9
- Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg (2 Samuel 5:15), Japhia (2 Samuel 5:15), Eliada, Eliphelet, Elpelet, Nogah, Jerimoth (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Half-siblings 11
- Amnon, Chileab, Absalom, Adonijah (Son of David), Shephatiah, Ithream, Shammua (2 Samuel 5:14), Shobab, Nathan, Solomon, Tamar
- Nieces & Nephews 6
- Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27), Mattatha, Taphath, Basemath (1 Kings 4:15), Rehoboam, Mahalath (2 Chronicles 11:18)
- Aunts 2
- Zeruiah, Abigail (Sister of King David)
- Uncles 7
- Eliab (Son of Jesse), Abinadab (Son of Jesse), Shimeah, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 2:14), Raddai, Ozem, Elihu (1 Chronicles 27:18)
- Cousins 6
- Abihail (Daughter of Eliab), Jonadab, Abishai, Joab, Asahel, Amasa
Key References
2 Samuel 5:16
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
1 Chronicles 3:8
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
1 Chronicles 14:7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.
All Scripture References (3)
2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 5:16
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet.
1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 3:8
Elishama, Eliada, and Eliphelet—nine in all.
1 Chronicles 14:7
Elishama, Beeliada, and Eliphelet.