Elhanan
Elhanan, a warrior from Bethlehem, killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite.
The name Elhanan means “grace, or gift, or mercy of God”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A warrior living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Samuel 21:19; only referred to as Elhanan (אֶלְחָנָן); a son of Jaare-oregim.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- אֶלְחָנָןElhanan
Mentions
- Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
- Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.