Bible Figure
Eleazar
Biblical warrior; son of Dodo
Eleazar son of Dodo was one of David's mighty warriors, renowned for standing his ground against the Philistines when other Israelites withdrew.
Biography
Second Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11 name Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite among David's leading mighty men. In a battle against the Philistines, he remained with David and struck the enemy until his hand grew weary and clung to his sword. The text credits the Lord with bringing about a great victory that day, after which the troops returned to strip the dead.
Biblical Significance
Eleazar exemplifies courage and endurance among David's elite warriors while the narrative explicitly attributes the victory to the Lord.