Eliam
Eliam, also known as Ammiel, was the father of Bathsheba, who later became King David's wife.
The name Eliam means “the people of God”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 11:3; referred to as Eliam (אֱלִיעָם) or Ammiel (עַמִּיאֵל); father of Bathsheba.
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- 2 Samuel 11:3אֱלִיעָם · EliamSo David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.”
- 1 Chronicles 3:5עַמִּיאֵל · Ammiel…and these sons were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon. These four were born to him by Bathsheba daughter of Ammiel.