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Elkanah(2)
Elkanah in the Bible — father of Samuel (1SA 1:1, 1SA 1:20). Elkanah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “God the zealous; the zeal of God”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Elkanahproper name
- Hebrew
- אֶלְקָנָה
- Transliteration
- eləqanah
- Meaning
- G-d [El] has possessed
- Greek
- Ελκανα
- Reference
- 1SA 1:1
- Strong's
- H511
Notes
He lived in the hill-country of Ephraim (1SA 1:1) but was a Levite (1CH 6:22-28).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Elkanah in the Bible?
Elkanah is described in the Bible as father of Samuel (1SA 1:1, 1SA 1:20). Elkanah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Elkanah mean?
The name Elkanah means “God the zealous; the zeal of God” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.