Dodo
Dodo, also known as Dodai, was the father of Eleazar, one of David's mighty men who fought valiantly in battle.
The name Dodo means “his uncle”
MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books3 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:9; referred to as Dodo (דּוֹדוֹ) or Dodai (דּוֹדַי); father of Eleazar.
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- 2 Samuel 23:9דּוֹדוֹ · DodoNext in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,
- 1 Chronicles 11:12דּוֹדוֹ · DodoNext in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
- 1 Chronicles 27:4דּוֹדַי · DodaiDodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division.