Elkanah

About Elkanah Written by AI

Elkanah is mentioned as one of the Korahites, a Levitical clan, who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul (1 Chronicles 12:6). The Korahites were known for their musical abilities and served as musicians and gatekeepers in the tabernacle and later in the temple. Elkanah, along with other mighty men from various tribes, gathered to David and offered their support to him during his time of exile. The text describes these men as skilled warriors, ready for battle, and able to handle both the spear and the shield (1 Chronicles 12:8). Elkanah's presence among David's supporters demonstrates the loyalty and courage of the Korahites who aligned themselves with David even before he became king.

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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.