Elkanah
husband of Hannah and father of Samuel in the Books of Samuel
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Elkanah
Summary
Elkanah is a human biblical figure[1]. He draws 496 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #244 of 529).[2]
Key Facts
- Elkanah's father was Jeroham[3].
- Among Elkanah's spouses was Hannah[4].
- Among Elkanah's spouses was Peninnah[5].
- A child of Elkanah was Samuel[6].
- Elkanah is recorded as male[7].
- Elkanah's instance of is recorded as human biblical figure[8].
- Elkanah's Commons category is recorded as Elkanah[9].
- Elkanah's residence is recorded as Ramathaim-Zophim[10].
- Elkanah's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[11].
- Elkanah's described by source is recorded as Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[12].
- Elkanah's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[13].
- Elkanah's present in work is recorded as First Book of Samuel[14].
- Elkanah's present in work is recorded as 1 Chronicles 6[15].
Body
Origins and Family
Elkanah's father was Jeroham[3].
Personal Life
Spouses include Hannah[4], a human biblical figure[16] and Peninnah[5], a human biblical figure[17]. A child of Elkanah was Samuel[6].
Why It Matters
Elkanah draws 496 Wikipedia views per month (human_biblical_figure category, ranking #244 of 529).[2] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Who were Elkanah's parents?
Elkanah's father was Jeroham[3].