ELHANAN

Elhanan. Elhanan
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).

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Elhanan. grace, or gift, or mercy of God

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ELHANAN. 1. A distinguished warrior in the time of David, who killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath, the Gittite 2Sa 21:19
* Compare 1Ch 20:5

2. Son of Dodo, one of David's heroes 2Sa 23:24; 1Ch 11:26