Son of Dodo, one of David's mighty men
Elhanan
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:24.
אֶלְחָנָןElhanan
The name means “grace, or gift, or mercy of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Dodo
About Elhanan Written by AI
Elhanan, the son of Dodo from Bethlehem, is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24 and 1 Chronicles 11:26 as one of David's mighty men. He was part of an elite group of warriors known for their exceptional military skills and bravery. These mighty men played a crucial role in David's military campaigns and helped establish his kingdom.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Elhanan, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Whom God has graciously bestowed. (1.) A warrior of the time of David famed for his exploits. In the Authorized Version (2 Sam. 21:19) it is recorded that “Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath.” The Revised Version here rightly omits the words “the brother of.” They were introduced in the Authorized Version to bring this passage into agreement with 1 Chr. 20:5, where it is said that he “slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath.” Goliath the Gittite was killed by David (1 Sam. 17). The exploit of Elhanan took place late in David’s reign.
(2.) The son of Dodo, and one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:24).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 23:24
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
- 1 Chronicles 11:26
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.