Bible Person

Elhanan

Meaning: grace · Male · 2 cross references

This Elhanan entry refers to the son of Dodo and one of David's mighty men, not to the later warrior associated with the giant-slaying tradition. He belongs to the celebrated cadre of fighters surrounding David. First appears in 2 Sam 23:24.1

AI summary: This Elhanan matters because the cross references place him within the roster of David's elite warriors, where remembered loyalty and battlefield courage carry lasting honor. Even without a separate episode, his inclusion marks him as part of the trusted human strength behind David's kingdom. Taken together, the material presents this Elhanan as a mighty man whose place contributes to the military memory of David's reign.1

Central Figure

Elhanan

Meaning: grace

The son of Dodo, and one of David’s warriors (2 Sam.