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Eliphal

Eliphal, son of Ur, was one of David's mighty men. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 11:35.

Why it matters. One of David's mighty men, son of Ur.

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Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Eliphal

Eliphal, the son of Ur, is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men (1Ch.11.35). The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who fought alongside King David and were known for their exceptional bravery, strength, and military prowess. Eliphal is listed among these distinguished warriors, indicating that he played a significant role in David's military campaigns and battles. However, no further details about Eliphal's specific exploits or life are provided in the Bible.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.

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Family

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Ur

Appears in Scripture

Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    11:35

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