Eleazar
Eleazar, son of Dodo the Ahohite, was one of David's mighty men.
The name Eleazar means “help of God, court of God”
MaleWarriorUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books6 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:9; only referred to as Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר); a son of Dodo.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- אֶלְעָזָרEleazar
Mentions
Includes 4 verses that refer to Eleazar without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Next 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,
- 2 Samuel 23:10Referred to, not named…but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead.
- 2 Samuel 23:11Referred to, not namedAnd after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them.
- Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
- 1 Chronicles 11:13Referred to, not namedHe was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines.
- 1 Chronicles 11:14Referred to, not namedBut Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.