Lexical Definition
אֱלִיקָא ʼĔlîyqâʼ (el-ee-kaw') Elika N:N-M-P
from אֵל and קוֹא; God of rejection
Elika.
- § Elika = "my God rejects"
- Elika, an Israelite
1) one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֱלִיקָ֖א | Elika | 2Sam.23.25 |
| Ελικά | Elika | LXX.2Sam.23.25 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.25
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֱלִיקָא proper name, masculine (? not in ᵐ5, 1Chr 11:27 Dr) one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:25.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 23:25 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:27 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • A Harodite, one of David's mighty men.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Elika the Harodite was one of David's mighty men (2Sa.23.25).
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.25;
- only referred to as Elika אֱלִיקָא.
Elika the Harodite is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors who fought alongside King David (2Sa.23.25). The mighty men were known for their exceptional bravery, strength, and military prowess. Elika is described as a Harodite, which likely refers to his place of origin or clan affiliation.
All entries for Elika: אֱלִיקָא