Eliada, also referred to as Beeliada, is mentioned in2 Samuel 5:16, 1Chronicles2 Samuel 3:8, and1 Chronicles 14:7as one of the sons of David born to him in Jerusalem. He was born after David had established his reign and conquered the city of Jerusalem. The name Eliada means "God knows," while Beeliada means "the Lord knows." The reason for the variation in his name is not explicitly stated in the biblical text.
Eliada
DavidEnglishA man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.16.