Strongs Number: H511
| Hebrew Word: | אֶלְקָנָה |
| Transliteration: | ʼElqânâh |
| Phonetic: | el-kaw-naw' |
| Part of Speech: | Proper Name Masculine |
| Strongs Definition: | God has obtained; {Elkanah} the name of seven Israelites |
| BDB Definition: |
Elkanah = "God has possessed" or "God has created" 1. Samuel's father 2. a ruler in Jerusalem in the time of king Ahaz 3. one of David's mighty warriors 4. son of Korah 5. several Levites |
| Origin: | From H410 and H7069 |
| Bible Usage: | Elkanah. |