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Elkanah(6)

Elkanah in the Bible — lived in the villages of the Netophathites (1CH 9:16). Elkanah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: God the zealous; the zeal of God

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
2 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Elkanahproper name
Hebrew
אֶלְקָנָה
Transliteration
eləqanah
Meaning
G-d [El] has possessed
Greek
Ηλκανα
Reference
1CH 9:16
Strong's
H511

Family & Relationships (2)

father

Asa(1CH 9:16)

descendant

Levi(1CH 9:16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Elkanah in the Bible?

Elkanah is described in the Bible as lived in the villages of the Netophathites (1CH 9:16). 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.

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