Playlist: Eliam, Son of Ahithophel (topic)
Bitterness Can Kill
Sermon by Mike FordEliam, the son of Ahithophel, was one of David's chief soldiers and part of his thirty mighty men. He was eight years younger than David. Eliam's daughter, Bathsheba, was seen by David from the roof of the palace, leading to significant events involving David's sin with her.
Psalm 51 (Part One): Background
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEliam, the son of Ahithophel, was one of David's 30 great warriors and a close friend of Uriah the Hittite. Eliam's daughter, Bathsheba, was married to Uriah, likely due to the friendship between Eliam and Uriah.
Psalm 55
Sermon/Bible Study by Richard T. RitenbaughEliam, the son of Ahithophel, is significant in the narrative because his daughter, Bathsheba, was involved with David. Bathsheba was married to Uriah the Hittite, one of David's mighty men, when David committed adultery with her. This act not only dishonored Eliam's daughter but also led to the death of Uriah, Eliam's …
Christ's Female Ancestors
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughLuke records four female ancestors of Christ: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Three out of the four were Gentiles and 3/4 also had glaring sexual problems