Bible Dictionary
Elika
Elika was a Harodite and one of David’s thirty distinguished warriors.
Definition
Elika was a Harodite and one of David’s distinguished warriors. His name is explained as meaning “rejected of God” or “God is rejector.”
Biblical Usage
Elika is listed among David’s guard, the group known as the thirty.
Historical Background
His name appears in Samuel’s list of David’s mighty men but is omitted from the corresponding list in Chronicles.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God is his rejector, one of David’s thirty-seven distinguished heros (2 Sam. 23:25).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(rejected of God), a Harodite, one of David’s guard. (2 Samuel 23:25)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>e-li'-ka ('eliqa', "God is rejector(?)"):</p><p>The Harodite (Uradite), one of David's guard, the "thirty" (2Sa 23:25).</p><p>Omitted from 1Ch 11:27.</p>