Lexical Definition
אֶלְקָנָה ʼElqânâh (el-kaw-naw') Elkanah N:N-M-P
from אֵל and קָנָה; God has obtained
Elkanah.
- § Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created"
- Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
1) Samuel's father
2) a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz
3) one of David's mighty warriors
4) son of Korah
5) several Levites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְאֶלְקָנָ֔ה | and Elkanah | 1Chr.15.23 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.23
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶלְקָנָה proper name, masculine (God has created, or taken possession)
a. father of Samuel 1 Sam 1-2 (8 t.) 1Chr 6:12*; 1Chr 6:19*.
b. son of Korah Exod 6:24.
c. a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of Ahaz 2Chr 28:7.
d. one of David's warriors 1Chr 12:6*.
e. several Levites
(a) 1Chr 6:8*; 1Chr 6:10*; 1Chr 6:21*. (β) v.1Chr 6:11* v.1Chr 6:20*. (γ) 1Chr 9:16 (δ) 1Chr 15:23.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 6:24 |
| 1 Chronicles | 6:8* · 6:10* · 6:11* · 6:12* · 6:19* · 6:20* · 6:21* · 9:16 · 12:6* · 15:23 |
| 2 Chronicles | 28:7 |
Profile
Male • A gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elkanah was appointed as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant during its transfer to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.23).
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.15.23;
- only referred to as Elkanah אֶלְקָנָה.
Elkanah is mentioned as one of the gatekeepers assigned to guard the ark of the covenant during its transfer from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1Ch.15.23). King David had decided to bring the ark, the sacred symbol of God's presence, to Jerusalem. As part of the procession, Levites were appointed to carry the ark and serve in various roles. Elkanah, along with Berechiah, was entrusted with the responsibility of being a gatekeeper for the ark. The gatekeepers' duty was to ensure the safety and reverence of the ark during its journey. Elkanah's appointment as a gatekeeper highlights the importance of the Levitical roles in the proper handling and transportation of the sacred objects. The Bible does not provide any further details about Elkanah's life or his role beyond this specific event.
All entries for Elkanah: אֶלְקָנָה