Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Whom God has graciously bestowed. ) A warrior of the time of David famed for his exploits. ” Goliath the Gittite was killed by David (1 Sam. 17). The exploit of Elhanan took place late in David’s reign. ) The son of Dodo, and one of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:24).
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(the grace of God).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
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.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
grace, or gift, or mercy of God
Schaff's Bible Dictionary
ELHA'NAN (whom God bestowed). 1. One of David's warriors, who slew a Philistinian giant. 2 Sam 21:19; 1 Chr 20:5.