The meaning of “אֶלְקָנָה”
Understanding ʼElqânâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Elkanah. - § Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created" - Elkanah, the name of several Israelites 1) Samuel's fa...
אֶלְקָנָה
Elkanah. - § Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created" - Elkanah, the name of several Israelites 1) Samuel's father 2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz 3) one of David's mighty warriors 4) son of Korah 5) several Levites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 6:24 | “And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.” Word: אֶלְקָנָה (ʼElqânâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 1:21 | “And the man Elkanah, and all his house, went up to offer unto the Lord the yearly sacrifice, and his vow.” Word: אֶלְקָנָה (ʼElqânâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:35 | “The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai,” Word: אֶלְקָנָה (ʼElqânâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 28:7 | “And Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, slew Maaseiah the king’s son, and Azrikam the governor of the house, and Elkanah that was next to the king.” Word: אֶלְקָנָה (ʼElqânâh) |