A Levite descendant of Korah.
Elkanah
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Exodus 6:24.
אֶלְקָנָהElkanah
The name means “God the zealous; the zeal of God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Korah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Elkanah Written by AI
Elkanah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites as a descendant of Korah, the son of Izhar (Exodus 6:24; 1 Chronicles 6:23). He was part of the Kohathite clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Kohathites were responsible for carrying and maintaining the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the wilderness journey. Elkanah's specific role within the Kohathite clan is not elaborated upon in the Bible. His mention in the genealogical records serves to establish the lineage of the Levites and their duties in the tabernacle service.
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 Elkanah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
God-created. (1.) The second son of Korah (Ex. 6:24), or, according to 1 Chr. 6:22, 23, more correctly his grandson.
(2.) Another Levite of the line of Heman the singer, although he does not seem to have performed any of the usual Levitical offices. He was father of Samuel the prophet (1 Chr. 6:27, 34). He was “an Ephrathite” (1 Sam. 1:1, 4, 8), but lived at Ramah, a man of wealth and high position. He had two wives, Hannah, who was the mother of Samuel, and Peninnah.
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
- Exodus 6:24
The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites.
- 1 Chronicles 6:23
Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.