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Ahasbai the Maachathite was the father of Eliphelet, one of David's mighty men.
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Ahasbai is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Eliphelet the Maachathite, who was one of King David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside David and were renowned for their military prowess.
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(blooming), father of Eli-phelet, one of David’s thirty-seven captains. (2 Samuel 23:34) In the corrupt list in (1 Chronicles 11:35) Eliphelet appears as “Eliphal the son of Ur.” (B.C. about 1050.)
trusting in me; a grown-up brother
AHAS'BAI (I will confide in Jehovah), the father of one of David's warriors. 2 Sam 23:34.
AHAS'BAI (I will confide in Jehovah), the father of one of David's warriors. 2 Sam 23:34.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0308
Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
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