Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(provided of God). (1) Grandson of Korah (Ex. 6:24; 1 Chron. 6:23). (2) Another descendant of Korah (1 Chron. 6:26,35). (3) Another Levite (1 Chron. 6:27,34; 1 Sam. 1:1-23; 2:11,20). (4) A Levite (1 Chron. 9:16). (5) A Korhite (1 Chron. 12:6). (6) An officer under Ahaz (2 Chron. 28:7).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son or grandson of Korah (Ex. 6:24; 1 Chron. 6:23).
2. Son of Jeroham and father of the prophet Samuel (1 Sam. 1:1-23; 1 Sam. 2:11, 20; 1 Chron. 6:27,34).
3-4. Two descendants of Kohath (1 Chron. 6:25-26,35-36).
5. Grandfather of Berechiah, who dwelt in the villages of the Netophathites (1 Chron. 9:16).
6. A Korhite who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chron. 12:6).
7. Door-keeper for the ark (1 Chron. 15:23).
8. Officer in the household of king Ahaz (2 Chron. 28:7).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Elqanah
Meaning:
from 410 and 7069; God has obtained; Elkanah, the name of several Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
God has purchased
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
God has redeemed; God has obtained:―name of seven Israelites, Exod. 6:24. {Deus redemit}