Old Testament
Elhanan
A warrior in David's army credited with slaying a Philistine giant in battle.
Elhanan, son of Jaare-Oregim, is identified in 2 Samuel 21:19 and 1 Chronicles 20:5 as a warrior who killed a Philistine giant. While 2 Samuel names the giant Goliath the Gittite, 1 Chronicles clarifies he killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath. His accounts highlight the military conflicts between Israel and the Philistines during David's reign.
In the text
- Verses
- 4
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- 2 Samuel 21:19
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 20:5
Where Elhanan appears
4 verses · 4 chaptersIn the same books
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- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Abishai23 versesA valiant commander and nephew of King David who served as a loyal leader in Israel's military.
- Abigail17 versesA wise and discerning woman who prevented David from committing bloodshed against her foolish husband, Nabal.
- Ornan17 versesA Jebusite who sold his threshing floor to King David for the site of the future temple.
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