Lexical Definition
דּוֹדוֹ Dôwdôw (do-do') Dodo N:N-M-P
from דּוֹד; loving
Dodo.
- § Dodo = "his beloved"
- Dodo, the name of three Israelites
1) a man of the tribe of Issachar
2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains
3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| דּוֹד֖וֹ | Dodo | 1Chr.11.26 |
| דֹּד֖וֹ | Dodo | 2Sam.23.24 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24
- father of: Elhanan (אֶלְחָנָן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
דדי Kt see דּוֺדוֺ below דוד.
דּוֺדוֺ proper name, masculine (his beloved, compare דודוהו; or compare דודה proper name, of divinity MI12, compare דָּוִד infra) —
1. man of tribe of Issachar Judg 10:1.
2. דדי Kt 2Sam 23:9 ( = דּוֺדַי 1Chr 27:4), דּוֺדוֺ Qr = דּוֺדוֺ 1Chr 11:12.
3. father of אֶלְחָנָן 2Sam 23:24 דּוֺדוֺ = 1Chr 11:26.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 10:1 |
| 2 Samuel | 23:9 · 23:24 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:12 · 11:26 · 27:4 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Dodo the Bethlehemite was the father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men. (2Sa.23.24; 1Ch.11.26)
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24;
- only referred to as Dodo דּוֹדוֹ;
- father of Elhanan אֶלְחָנָן.
Dodo the Bethlehemite is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Elhanan, one of King David's mighty men. Elhanan is listed among David's elite warriors in 2 Samuel 23:24 and 1 Chronicles 11:26.
The fact that Elhanan is identified as the son of Dodo the Bethlehemite indicates that he came from Bethlehem, the same city as David. This connection to David's hometown may have contributed to Elhanan's loyalty and dedication to the king.
As one of David's mighty men, Elhanan would have been recognized for his exceptional bravery, skill, and military prowess. These warriors were known for their heroic deeds and unwavering support of King David throughout his reign.
However, beyond mentioning Elhanan as the son of Dodo the Bethlehemite, the Bible does not provide any further information about Dodo himself. His inclusion in the text serves primarily to identify Elhanan and to highlight the fact that he came from Bethlehem.
It is worth noting that there is another Elhanan mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:19, who is credited with killing Goliath the Gittite. However, this Elhanan is identified as the son of Jaare-oregim, not Dodo, and there is some debate among scholars as to whether this is the same person or a different individual with the same name.
All entries for Dodo: דּוֹדוֹ
Related Profiles:
- Elhanan (child)