Bible Figure
Elhanan son of Dodo
member of David's Mighty Warriors (Second Book of Samuel)
Elhanan son of Dodo was a Bethlehemite and one of David's mighty warriors.
Biography
Second Samuel 23:24 lists Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem among David's Thirty, and 1 Chronicles 11:26 gives the same identification. Scripture records no separate exploit for him in these lists. He should not be confused with Elhanan son of Jair, who appears in the difficult textual tradition concerning a Philistine warrior associated with Goliath.
Biblical Significance
Elhanan son of Dodo is significant as a member of David's elite fighting force. Distinguishing him from Elhanan son of Jair is important for accurate database crosslinking.