Bible Dictionary
Elkosh
Elkosh was the birthplace of Nahum the prophet. Its exact location is uncertain; proposed locations include a site in Galilee and a village near Mosul.
Definition
Elkosh was the birthplace of Nahum the prophet, who is therefore called the Elkoshite. Its name means “God my bow,” but its exact location is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
Elkosh is mentioned in connection with Nahum’s prophetic identity as the place from which he came.
Historical Background
It has been located by some in Galilee and by others at modern Alkush, near Mosul on the east bank of the Tigris. The supplied material states that nothing definite is known.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
God my bow, the birth-place of Nahum the prophet (Nah. 1:1). It was probably situated in Galilee, but nothing definite is known of it.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God my bow), the birthplace of the prophet Nahum, hence called “the Elkoshite.” (Nahum 1:1) This place is located at the modern Alkush, a village on the east bank of the Tigris, about two miles north of Mosul. Some think a small village in Galilee is intended.