Bible Dictionary
Chileab
Chileab was David’s second son by Abigail. He is also called Daniel in Chronicles and appears to have died while still young, since he is not prominent in later accounts of David’s succession.
Definition
Chileab was David’s second son by Abigail, the widow of Nabal the Carmelite. He was born to David at Hebron and is called Daniel in Chronicles. The name Chileab is associated with restraint or protection by the father.
Biblical Usage
Chileab appears in the list of David’s sons. The corresponding name Daniel is understood as commemorating God’s judgment upon Nabal.
Historical Background
The supplied material says that Chileab seems to have died young. It also notes that some suppose he bore both names, while the differing readings have led to uncertainty about the text.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Protected by the father, David’s second son by Abigail (2 Sam. 3:3); called also Daniel (1 Chr. 3:1). He seems to have died when young.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(like his father), a son of David by Abigail. [Abigail]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>kil'-e-ab (kil'abh; Dalouia, "restraint of father"): A son of David, born to him at Hebron. His mother was Abigail, whom David married after the death of her husband Nabal, the Carmelite (2Sa 3:3). In the corresponding account (1Ch 3:1) he is called "Daniel," the meaning of which name ("God is my judge") points to its having been given in order to commemorate God's judgment upon Nabal (1Sa 25:39; compare Ge 30:6). Some suppose that he bore both names, but the Septuagint reading here Dalouia (Ch Damniel), and the identity of the last three letters of the Hebrew word "Chileab" with the first three of the following word, seems to indicate that the text of Samuel is corrupt.</p><p>Horace J. Wolf</p>