Elkanah Summary
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Elkanah was a Korahite who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from Saul.
the Korahite (1CH 12:6)
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Elkanah
God the zealous; the zeal of God
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Elkanah
· Also called · H511 none · 1CH 12:6 G-d [El] has possessed
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אֶלְקָנָה
eləqanah · H511 · 1CH 12:6 G-d [El] has possessed
- el Ηλκανα Ēlkana · none · 1CH 12:6
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Elkanah Article
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Elkanah is mentioned as one of the Korahites, a Levitical clan, who joined David at Ziklag while he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch 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 (1Ch 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.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Elkanah_7) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Elkanah@1Ch.12.6) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, elkanah_1172)