Lexical Definition
אֶלְנַעַם ʼElnaʻam (el-nah'-am) Elnaam N:N-M-P
from אֵל and נָעֵם; God (is his) delight
Elnaam.
- § Elnaam = "God is delight" or "God is pleasantness"
- Elnaam, an Israelite
1) the father of two of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֶלְנָ֑עַם | Elnaam | 1Chr.11.46 |
| Ελναάμ | of Elnaam | LXX.1Chr.11.46 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
- father of: Jeribai (יְרִיבַי), Joshaviah (יוֹשַׁוְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְנָ֑עַם proper name, masculine (God is pleasantness) father of two of David's heroes 1Chr 11:46 (not in Samuel).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:46 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, David's mighty men.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elnaam was the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David's mighty men (1Ch.11.46).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
- only referred to as Elnaam אֶלְנַעַם;
- father of Jeribai יְרִיבַי, Joshaviah יוֹשַׁוְיָה.
Elnaam is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men as the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah (1Ch.11.46). The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional valor and loyalty to King David. Elnaam's sons, Jeribai and Joshaviah, were counted among this elite group, indicating their prowess in battle and their dedication to serving the king. The inclusion of Elnaam's name in this context suggests that he was a notable figure, possibly known for his own military achievements or for his role in raising and training his sons to be skilled warriors. However, no further details about Elnaam's life, occupation, or personal characteristics are provided in the Bible. His mention serves primarily to identify the family background of two of David's mighty men.
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