Bible Dictionary
ELKOSHITE
A gentilic designation for Nahum, meaning that he came from Elkosh. The location of Elkosh is uncertain; proposed sites include places in Galilee, Judah, and near the Tigris.
Biblical Usage
Nahum is called “the Elkoshite” in Nahum 1:1. The designation identifies his associated home or place of origin but does not itself establish the site’s location.