E

Elkanah(3)

Elkanah in the Bible — son of Assir (1CH 6:23). 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
1CH 6:23
Strong's
H511

Family & Relationships (4)

son

Assir(1CH 6:23)

father

Ebiasaph(1CH 6:23)
Amasai(1CH 6:25)
Ahimoth(1CH 6:25)

Notes

Kohathite

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Elkanah in the Bible?

Elkanah is described in the Bible as son of Assir (1CH 6:23). 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.

Continue Your Study