Elhanan

Elhanan, son of Jaare-oregim, was a warrior from Bethlehem during the time of Israel's united kingdom under King David, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:19.

About Elhanan

A Hebrew soldier who became famous for killing a Philistine giant. In one account, he is called the son of Jaare-oregim from Bethlehem. 2 Samuel 21:19 says he killed Goliath the Gittite. 1 Chronicles 20:5 calls him the son of Jair and says he killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath.

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Jaare-oregim

Key References

2 Samuel 21:19

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

1 Chronicles 20:5

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

All Scripture References (2)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 21:19

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 20:5

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.