Bible Dictionary
Elnaam
Elnaam was the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s warriors. Some ancient textual evidence may instead understand Elnaam himself as one of the warriors.
Definition
Elnaam was the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s warriors, according to the Massoretic Text. The name means “God is delightfulness.” The Septuagint understands Elnaam himself to be one of the warriors.
Biblical Usage
Elnaam is associated with David’s military supporters in the record of his warriors.
Historical Background
The supplied material preserves a difference between the Massoretic Text, which calls him the father of two warriors, and the Septuagint, which treats him as one of the warriors.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(God his delight), the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s guard, according to (1 Chronicles 11:46)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>el-na'-am ('elna`am, "God is delightfulness"; compare Phoenician "Gadnaam"):</p><p>According to Massoretic Text the father of two of David's warriors (1Ch 11:46); according to Septuagint himself one of the warriors.</p>