Elkanah

About Elkanah Written by AI

Elkanah is mentioned as one of the gatekeepers assigned to guard the ark of the covenant during its transfer from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1 Chronicles 15:23). King David had decided to bring the ark, the sacred symbol of God's presence, to Jerusalem. As part of the procession, Levites were appointed to carry the ark and serve in various roles. Elkanah, along with Berechiah, was entrusted with the responsibility of being a gatekeeper for the ark. The gatekeepers' duty was to ensure the safety and reverence of the ark during its journey. Elkanah's appointment as a gatekeeper highlights the importance of the Levitical roles in the proper handling and transportation of the sacred objects. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elkanah's life or his role beyond this specific event.

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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.