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Elnaam

אֶלְנָ֑עַם · el.na.am · H0493“God's fairness” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Elnaam is mentioned in the list of David's mighty men as the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah (1 Chronicles 11:46). The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who demonstrated exceptional valor and loyalty to King David. Elnaam's sons, Jeribai and Joshaviah, were counted among this elite group, indicating their prowess in battle and their dedication to serving the king. The inclusion of Elnaam's name in this context suggests that he was a notable figure, possibly known for his own military achievements or for his role in raising and training his sons to be skilled warriors. However, no further details about Elnaam's life, occupation, or personal characteristics are provided in the Bible. His mention serves primarily to identify the family background of two of David's mighty men.

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Family

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Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

(God his delight), the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s guard, according to (1 Chronicles 11:46)

Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
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