Elkanah
Elkanah was appointed as a gatekeeper for the ark of the covenant during its transfer to Jerusalem.
The name Elkanah means “God the zealous; the zeal of God”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 15:23; only referred to as Elkanah (אֶלְקָנָה).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- אֶלְקָנָהElkanah
Mentions
- Berechiah and Elkanah were to be guardians of the ark.