Elipheleh
אֱלִיפְלֵהוּ/ee-LIF-eh-leh/
“May God distinguish him”
Summary
A Levite gatekeeper and musician appointed by David to play the harp when the ark was brought to Jerusalem.
☩Levite Musician
Elipheleh was a Merarite Levite appointed by David to serve as both a gatekeeper and musician when the ark was brought from Obed-edom's house to Jerusalem. He was among the 'brethren of the second degree' who played on harps 'on the Sheminith' (a musical term, possibly indicating a lower octave or an eight-stringed instrument). The name means 'may God distinguish him' or 'God of his distinction,' perhaps expressing parental hope that God would set their son apart for special service.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 15:181 Chronicles 15:21
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Elipheleh," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. III (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Eliphelehu," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).