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Elhanan
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Elhanan

One of David's warriors, credited with striking down a giant, the brother of Goliath.

Role: Mighty man of David
Lived: c. 10th century BC
Born: Bethlehem

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 2
Origin & birthplace
BibleFrom Bethlehem.
2 Samuel 21:19
Family & lineage
BibleSon of Jaare-oregim.
2 Samuel 21:19

Where in scripture

2 Samuel

There was again war with the Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan the son of Jaare-Oregim the Bethlehemite killed Goliath the Gittite’s brother, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

2 Samuel 21:19 — Kills the brother of Goliath

Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.

2 Samuel 21:19

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