Elkanah אֶלְקָנָה
A Levite descendant of Korah.
Who is Elkanah in the Bible?
Elkanah was a Levite who descended from Korah, the son of Izhar, as recorded in the genealogical records of Exodus 6:24 and 1 Chronicles 6:23. He belonged to the Kohathite clan, one of the three primary divisions of the Levites, who held responsibility for carrying and maintaining the sacred objects of the tabernacle during Israel's wilderness journey. While the Bible does not describe Elkanah's specific duties within the Kohathite clan, his inclusion in the genealogical records serves an important purpose in establishing the lineage of the Levites and documenting their role in tabernacle service.
Biography
Elkanah is mentioned in the genealogies of the Levites as a descendant of Korah, the son of Izhar (Exo.6.24; 1Ch.6.23). He was part of the Kohathite clan, one of the three main divisions of the Levites. The Kohathites were responsible for carrying and maintaining the sacred objects of the tabernacle during the wilderness journey. Elkanah's specific role within the Kohathite clan is not elaborated upon in the Bible. His mention in the genealogical records serves to establish the lineage of the Levites and their duties in the tabernacle service.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentExodus 1 verse
- Exodus 6:24
"The sons of Korah were Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph. These were the clans of the Korahites."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 6:23
"Elkanah his son, Ebiasaph his son, Assir his son,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶלְקָנָה |