Person Old Testament
Eliphelehu
Also known as Eliphelehu =ESV, NIV; Elipheleh =KJV
Eliphelehu was a Levite musician who played the harp during the transfer of the ark to Jerusalem. Mentioned in 2 verses across 1 book, first at 1 Chronicles 15:18.
Why it matters. A Levite musician during David's reign.
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Eliphelehu
Eliphelehu is mentioned as one of the Levite musicians who participated in the procession when King David brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.18,21). He was appointed, along with other skilled musicians, to play the harp during the celebration. The Levites were responsible for the musical aspects of worship in ancient Israel, and Eliphelehu's inclusion in this important event highlights his musical abilities and his role in the Levitical service. The Bible does not provide any additional information about Eliphelehu's life or other responsibilities as a Levite.
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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Appears in Scripture
Named in 2 verses across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.