Bible Dictionary
Ilai
Ilai was an Ahohite and one of David’s chief warriors. He is also called Zalmon in the parallel account.
Definition
Ilai was an Ahohite and one of David’s mighty men or chief warriors. In the parallel account, he is called Zalmon.
Biblical Usage
Ilai appears in the list of David’s heroes.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “exalted.” The supplied material dates his service approximately to 1046 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An Ahohite, one of David’s chief warriors (1 Chr. 11:29); called also Zalmon (2 Sam. 23:28).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(exalted), an Ahohite, one of the heroes of David’s guard (1 Chronicles 11:29) (B.C. 1046.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>i'-la-i, i'-li (`ilay): A mighty man of David (1Ch 11:29); called Zalmon in 2Sa 23:28.</p>