Elhanan

Whom God has graciously bestowed. (1.) A warrior of the time of David famed for his exploits. In the Authorized Version (2 Sam. 21:19) it is recorded that “Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim, a Bethlehemite, slew the brother of Goliath.” The Revised Version here rightly omits the words “the brother of.” They were introduced in the Authorized Version to bring this passage into agreement with 1 Chr. 20:5, where it is said that he “slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath.” Goliath the Gittite was killed by David (1 Sam. 17). The exploit of Elhanan took place late in David’s reign. (2.) The son of Dodo, and one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:24).

(the grace of God).

ELHA'NAN (whom God bestowed). 1. One of David's warriors, who slew a Philistinian giant. 2 Sam 21:19; 1 Chr 20:5. Another of David's warriors. 2 Sam 23:24; 1 Chr 11:26.

grace, or gift, or mercy of God

ELHA'NAN (whom God bestowed). 1. One of David's warriors, who slew a Philistinian giant. 2 Sam 21:19; 1 Chr 20:5.