Dodo דּוֹדוֹ
Father of Eleazar, one of David's mighty men
Who is Dodo in the Bible?
Dodo, also known as Dodai, was the father of Eleazar, one of King David's mighty men mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:9 and 1 Chronicles 11:12. Eleazar is remembered as an exceptionally brave warrior who stood his ground against the Philistines and struck them down until his hand grew weary and his grip froze to his sword. His valor and unwavering loyalty to David earned him a place among the king's most celebrated fighters, demonstrating the exceptional caliber of warriors who served in David's army during Israel's battles.
Biography
Dodo, also known as Dodai, is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Eleazar, one of King David's mighty men. Eleazar is first introduced in 2Sa.23.9 and 1Ch.11.12 as part of a list of David's most valiant warriors.
In these passages, Eleazar is described as standing his ground and striking down the Philistines until his hand was weary and stuck to his sword. This event likely occurred during one of the many battles between Israel and the Philistines during David's reign.
Eleazar's bravery and loyalty to David are further emphasized by his inclusion in this list of mighty men, which highlights the most exceptional and dedicated warriors who fought alongside the king.
In 1Ch.27.4, Dodai the Ahohite is mentioned as the commander over the division for the second month in David's military organization. It is possible that this Dodai is the same person as Dodo, Eleazar's father, but this cannot be stated with certainty.
The fact that Eleazar is consistently identified as the son of Dodo or Dodai suggests that his father was also well-known, either for his own military prowess or for his association with his son's achievements. However, no further information is provided about Dodo or Dodai beyond his connection to Eleazar.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Samuel 1 verse
- 2 Samuel 23:9
"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,"
1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 11:12
"Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men."
- 1 Chronicles 27:4
"Dodai 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | דּוֹדוֹ |
| Named | Hebrew | דּוֹדַי |