1 Chronicles 11:12 — Word Study
WLCוְאַחֲרָ֛יו אֶלְעָזָ֥ר בֶּן־ דּוֹד֖וֹ הָאֲחוֹחִ֑י ה֖וּא בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃
BSANext in command wasʼachar [after him, following] EleazarʼElʻâzâr [God has helped, the name of several Israelites] sonbên [descendant, offspring] of DodoDôwdôw [beloved, uncle] the AhohiteʼĂchôwchîy [a descendant of Ahoach, from the tribe of Benjamin] one of the threeshâlôwsh [a single individual, unique, a small group, thrice] mighty mengibbôwr [strong warriors, champions, those who are valiant and courageous]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וְאַחֲרָ֛יו | and after him | Conjunction, suffix |
| אֶלְעָזָ֥ר | Eleazar | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| דּוֹד֖וֹ | Dodo | Noun proper masculine |
| הָאֲחוֹחִ֑י | the Ahohite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| ה֖וּא | he | Pronoun |
| בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה | [was] among three | Preposition, noun common both singular absolute |
| הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃ | the mighty [men] | Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute |
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| BSB | Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. |
| KJV | And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties. |
| ASV | And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men. |
| YLT | And after him [is] Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, he [is] among the three mighty; |
| WEB | After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men. |
| BBE | And after him was Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, who was one of the three great fighters. |
Where they part company is אֶלְעָזָר — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence is structured around a main clause with supporting phrases that provide context about Eleazar's identity and status.



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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 11:12
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Context — David's Mighty Mengenerated
1 Chronicles 11:12 is part of a narrative that lists the mighty men who served King David, showcasing their bravery and loyalty. This verse specifically highlights Eleazar, who was one of the three most valiant warriors, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie and strength in David’s military leadership. The context illustrates the challenges faced during battles against the Philistines, as seen in the surrounding verses.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 27:4 | Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:9 | Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 8:4 | Abishua, Naaman, Ahoah, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 11:19–21 | saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 23:17–19 | saying, “Far be it from me, O LORD, to do this! Is this not the blood of the men who risked their lives?” So he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֶלְעָזָר, 'el.'a.Zargenerated
The name אֶלְעָזָר (*El'azar*) means 'God has helped.' It is a proper masculine noun that signifies divine assistance, reflecting the belief that God supports His people in their endeavors. This name is associated with several notable figures in the Old Testament, including a high priest and warriors of David, indicating a legacy of strength and faith.
In this verse, Eleazar is recognized as a significant warrior among David's elite fighters, reinforcing the notion of divine support in his achievements. His name serves as a reminder of the help and strength that God provides to those who serve faithfully.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause is governed by the subject הוּא, he, which identifies Eleazar as the one in command. The structure contains several noun phrases that provide details about Eleazar's lineage and status, including his father's name and his classification among David's mighty men.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on Eleazar's identity and his position among the warriors, highlighting his significance in the narrative of David's military exploits.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אֶלְעָזָר as ελεαζαρ, maintaining the connection to the meaning 'God has helped.' This choice reflects a consistent understanding of Eleazar's role and divine support in the context of David's mighty men.
The Greek rendering aligns closely with the Hebrew, preserving the emphasis on Eleazar's lineage and valor as a warrior.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 11:12 tells us that Eleazar, son of Dodo the Ahohite, was one of David's three mighty men. This verse highlights his importance and bravery in battle, showing how he stood out among David's elite warriors.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Eleazar was a warrior known for his bravery, serving under King David as one of his mighty men.
The name Eleazar means 'God has helped,' reflecting a belief in divine assistance.
Being one of the three mighty men signifies a high level of valor and importance in David's military ranks.
Dodo was Eleazar's father, and his name means 'beloved.' He is mentioned in the context of Eleazar's lineage.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made Eleazar stand out among David's mighty men?
- How can we see God's help in our own lives, similar to Eleazar's experience?
- What does it mean to be part of a strong community or team, as seen in David's warriors?
- How does understanding the backgrounds of biblical figures enhance our reading of the Scriptures?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 11:12 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties. The three mighties.
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New Testaments1 Chronicles 11:12 And after him [was] Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who [was one] of the three mighties.Ver. 12. And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo.] As after him was Shammah, though not here mentioned. Of their exploits done.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(12) Eleazar the son of Dodo.—For Dodo the LXX. has Dodai; so 1 Chronicles 27:4, and the Hebrew text of Samuel; but Syriac and Vulgate “his uncle,” a translation of dodo.The Ahohite—i.e., of the clan Ahoah; perhaps the Benjamite house of this name (1 Chronicles 8:4). Who was one of the three mighties.—“He was among the three heroes,” i.e., one of the first or leading trio of warriors, whose names were Jashobeam (Eshbaal), Eleazar, and Shammah (2 Samuel 23:11).
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges10–41a (= 2 Samuel 23:8-39). David’s Mighty Men and their Deeds (The names of twelve of these heroes reappear in chap. 27 as the commanders of David’s twelve “courses.”) This section seems to consist of elements drawn from different sources and brought together (probably by the author of Samuel) in order to give as complete a list as possible of the heroes who at different times in David’s career did good service to Israel. 1 Chronicles 11:11-14 (= 2 Samuel 23:8-12) deal with two (in Sam. three) heroes otherwise unknown. 1 Chronicles 11:15-19 (= 2 Samuel 23:13-17) are independent of the foregoing and narrate an exploit of three unnamed heroes. 1 Chronicles 11:20-25 (= 2 Samuel 23:18-23)…
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
After him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men.
Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. He was one of the three elite warriors.
Tyndale line
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
And after him was Eleazar the sonne of Dodo the Ahohite, which was one of the three valiant men.
Strictly literal
And after him, Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite; he was one of the three mighty men.
And after him [is] Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, he [is] among the three mighty;
And after him [is] Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, he [is] among the three mighty;
And after him was El'asar the son of Dodo, the Achochite, who was one of the three mighty men.
After him was Eleazar son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighty men.
From the Latin
And after him was Eleazar his uncle’s son the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
Simplified
After him came Eleazar, son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the Three leading warriors.
And after him was Eleazar, the son of Dodo the Ahohite, who was one of the three great fighters.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all eight words matched. This consistency indicates a stable transmission of the text, underscoring the importance of Eleazar's role among David's warriors.
וְאַחֲרָ֛יו אֶלְעָזָ֥ר בֶּן־ דּוֹד֖וֹ הָאֲחוֹחִ֑י ה֖וּא בִּשְׁלוֹשָׁ֥ה הַגִּבֹּרִֽים׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 11:12
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אַחַר (*achar*) primarily denotes the concept of 'after' or 'behind' in both spatial and temporal contexts. It functions as a substantive, adverb, preposition, and conjunction, indicating a following part or time. The related form אַחֲרַי (*acharai*) refers to a person who turns backwards. There is a reference to Proverbs 28:23 in relation to the latter.
אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part
adv.
of place, behind
of time, afterwards
prep.
of place, behind, after
of time, after
conj. after that.
H310a אַחַר prop. subst. the hinder or following part . adv. . of place, behind
. of time, afterwards
. prep. . of place, behind, after
. of time, after
. conj. after that.
H310b אַחֲרַי a man that turneth backwards.
310 'achar akh-ar'
from 309; properly, the hind part; generally used as an
adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses):--after
(that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side),
behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from,
hereafter, hinder end, + out (over) live, + persecute,
posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth),
when, with.
see HEBREW for 0309
אַחַר (a.char) — after.
1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time)
1a) as an adverb
1a1) behind (of place)
1a2) afterwards (of time)
1b) as a preposition
1b1) behind, after (of place)
1b2) after (of time)
1b3) besides
1c) as a conjunction
1c) after that
1d) as a substantive
1d1) hinder part
1e) with other prepositions
1e1) from behind
1e2) from following after
אַחֲרַי (a.cha.ray) — backwards.
backwards (of a man that turns backwards)
Conj | Prep | Suff — Conjunction · suffixHC/Acmpc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word אֶלְעָזָר (El`azar) means "God has helped" and refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a high priest, a Levite, and a warrior of David. It is derived from the roots for "God" and "helper". The entries highlight various figures named Eleazar, such as the son of Aaron and the son of Abinadab, who played significant roles in Israel's history.
אֶלְעָזָר n.pr.m. (God has helped)
Eleazar the priest
son of Abinadab
one of David’s heroes
a Levite
priest of the time of Ezra
one of the line of Parosh
base
H499 אֶלְעָזָר (God has helped) . Eleazar the priest
. son of Abinadab
. one of David’s heroes
. a Levite
. priest of the time of Ezra
. one of the line of Parosh
499 'El`azar el-aw-zawr'
from 410 and 5826; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven
Israelites:--Eleazar.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 05826
אֶלְעָזָר (el.a.zar) — Eleazar.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.23;
son of: Aaron (H0175) and Elisheba (H0472);
brother of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030) and Ithamar (H0385); married to daughter_of_Putiel (H6317H);
father of: Phinehas (H6372)
§ Eleazar = "God has helped"
1) the high priest son of Aaron
2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark
3) the priest who rebuilt and dedicated the restored walls of Jerusalem in time of Ezra
4) one of David's mighty warriors
5) a Levite
6) one of the line of Parosh
אֶלְעָזָר (el.a.zar) — Eleazar.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Sa.7.1;
son of: Abinadab (H0041);
brother of: Uzzah (H5798A) and Ahio (H0283)
§ Eleazar = "God has helped"
1) the high priest son of Aaron
2) Abinadab's son who cared for the ark
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
el-e-a'-zar, e-le-a'-zar ('el-`azar; Eleazar, "God is helper"):
(1) The 3rd son of Aaron by Elisheba (Ex 6:23; Nu 3:2).
He married one of the daughters of Putiel, who bore him Phinehas (Ex 6:25). With his father and 3 brothers he was consecrated to the priest's office (Ex 28:1). After the destruction of Nadab and Abihu, he occupied a more important position, and he and Ithamar "ministered in the priest's office in the presence of Aaron their father" (Le 10:6 f; Nu 3:4; 1Ch 24:2 ff). He was given the oversight of the…
Eleazar
God has helped. (1.) The third son of Aaron (Ex. 6:23). His wife, a daughter of Putiel, bore him Phinehas (Ex. 6:25). After the death of Nadab and Abihu (Lev. 10:12; Num. 3:4) he was appointed to the charge of the sanctuary (Num. 3:32). On Mount Hor he was clothed with the sacred vestments, which Moses took from off his brother Aaron and put upon him as successor to his father in the high priest’s office, which he held for more than twenty years (Num. 20:25-29). He took part with Moses in numbering the people (26:3, 4), and assisted at the inauguration of…
(help of God). Third son of Aaron. After the death of Nadab and Abihu without children, (Leviticus 10:6; Numbers 3:4) Eleazar was appointed chief over the principal Levites. (Numbers 3:32) With his brother Ithamar he ministered as a priest during their father’s lifetime, and immediately before his death was invested on Mount Hor with the sacred garments, as the successor of Aaron in the office of high priest. (Numbers 20:28) (B.C. 1452.) One of his first duties was in conjunction with Moses to superintend the census of the people. (Numbers 26:3) After the conquest of Canaan by Joshua he took part in the distribution of…
1. The third son of Aaron, and high priest after him, Ex 6:23; Nu 20:25-28. The high priesthood continued in his family through seven generations; till the time of Eli, when we find it transferred to the line of Ithamar. In the reigns of Saul and David, it was restored to the line of Eleazar, and so continued till after the captivity.
2. A son of Abinadab, honored with the charge of the ark while it was in his father’s house, 1Sa 7:1.
3. One of David’s champions, 2Sa 23:9; 1Ch 11:11-18.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
דּוֹדוֹ (Dowdow) means 'his beloved' and refers to a man mentioned in the Old Testament. He is identified as the father of Elhanan and Eleazar, notable figures among David's warriors, and is associated with the tribes of Issachar and Bethlehem. The name appears in contexts related to Israel's monarchy, specifically in Judges and 2 Samuel.
דּוֹדוֹ n.pr.m. (his beloved)
man of tribe of Issachar
Kt
father of אֶלְחָנָן
base
H1734 דּוֹדוֹ
1734 Dowdow do-do'
from 1730; loving; Dodo, the name of three Israelites:--Dodo.
see HEBREW for 01730
דּוֹדוֹ (do.do) — Dodo.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at Jdg.10.1;
father of: Puah (H6312H)
§ Dodo = "his beloved"
1) a man of the tribe of Issachar
2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains
3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
דּוֹדוֹ (do.do) — Dodo.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9;
father of: Eleazar (H0499I); also called Dodai at 1Ch.27.4;
Also named: do.day (דּוֹדַי "Dodai" H1737)
§ Dodo = "his beloved"
1) a man of the tribe of Issachar
2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains
3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
דּוֹדוֹ (do.do) — Dodo.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24;
father of: Elhanan (H0445H)
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Dodo
Amatory; loving. (1.) A descendant of Issachar (Judg. 10:1).
(2.) An Ahohite, father of Eleazar, who was one of David’s three heroes (2 Sam. 23:9; 1 Chr. 11:12). He was the same with Dodai mentioned in 1 Chr. 27:4.
(3.) A Bethlehemite, and father of Elhanan, who was one of David’s thirty heroes (2 Sam. 23:24).
(loving). A man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan, who was one of David’s thirty captains. (2 Samuel 23:24; 1 Chronicles 11:26) He is a different person from DODO THE AHOHITE, father of Eleazar, the second of the three mighty men who were over the thirty. (2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12) (B.C. before 1046).
his uncle
אֲחוֹחִי (Achowchiy) refers to an Ahohite, a descendant of Ahoah, a figure from the tribe of Benjamin. This term is used in 2 Samuel 23:9, where it identifies a member of the clan of Ahoah, meaning 'brother of rest.' The word is built from the root word for Ahoah, indicating a familial connection.
אֲחוֹחִי (אֲחֹחִי) adj.gent. 2 S 23:9
base
H266 אֲחוֹחִי, אֲחֹחִי
266 'Achowchiy akh-o-khee'
patronymic from 264; an Achochite or descendant of
Achoach:--Ahohite.
see HEBREW for 0264
אֲחוֹחִי (a.cho.chi) — Ahohite.
Someone descended from Ahoah, a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9;
son of: Bela (H1106A);
brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Abishua (H0050H); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4;
Group of a.cho.ach (אֲחוֹחַ "Ahoah" H0265)
§ Ahohite = "brother of rest"
one of the clan of Ahoah
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
a-ho'-hit ('achochi): A patronymic employed in connection with the descendants of AHOAH (which see) such as Doda (2Sa 23:9) or Dodo (1Ch 11:12), Ilai (29) or Zalmon (2Sa 23:28), and also Eleazar, son of Dodo (1Ch 11:12). The family must have been fond of military affairs, for all the above were officers in David and Solomon's armies.
Ahohite
An epithet applied to Dodo, one of Solomon’s captains (1 Chr. 27:4); to his son Eleazar, one of David’s three mightiest heroes (2 Sam. 23:9; 1 Chr. 11:12); and to Zalmon, one of the thirty (2 Sam. 23:28; 1 Chr. 11:29), from their descent from Ahoah.
[AHOAH]
הוּא (hu) is a third-person singular pronoun meaning he, she, or it, used for emphasis or when no verb is present. It can also refer to oneself or serve as a demonstrative pronoun. The word has various nuances, including resuming the subject with emphasis or expressing it unobtrusively. It can indicate 'that' or 'those' when used with the definite article.
הוּא m. הִיא f., pron. of the 3rd ps. sing. he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it
an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
It resumes the subj. with emph.
Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
As an emph. predicate, of God
In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
base
H1931 הוּא, הִיא he, she, used also (in both genders) for the neuter it . an emph. he (she, it, they), sometimes equivalent to himself (herself, itself, themselves), or (esp. with the art.) that (those)
. It resumes the subj. with emph.
. Where, however, the pron. follows the pred., its position gives it the minimum of emphasis, and it expresses (or resumes) the subject as unobtrusively as possible
. It anticipates (as it seems) the subject
. As an emph. predicate, of God
. In a neuter sense, that, it (of an action, occurrence, matte, etc.)
. With the art.: so regularly when joined to a subst. defined itself by the art.
1931 huw' hoo
of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is hiyw {he}; a
primitive word, the third person pronoun singular, he (she or
it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also
(intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same;
sometimes (as demonstrative) this or that; occasionally
(instead of copula) as or are:--he, as for her, him(-self),
it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they,
this, those, which (is), who.
הוּא (hu) — he/she/it.
pron 3p s
1) he, she, it
1a) himself (with emphasis)
1b) resuming subj with emphasis
1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate)
1d) (anticipating subj)
1e) (emphasising predicate)
1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron
2) that (with article)
HPp3ms — PronounHPp3ms
ha: The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet; transliterated in this Encyclopedia as "h." It came also to be used for the number 5. For name, etc., see ALPHABET.
The Hebrew word שָׁלֹשׁ (*shalosh*) means 'three' or 'triad.' It can also refer to the ordinal 'third' and is used in various contexts, including multiplication as 'thrice.' The entries consistently define it as a primitive number without significant disagreement.
שָׁלֹשׁ, שָׁלוֹשׁ, שְׁלֹשָׁה 430 n.m. et f. a three, triad
base
H7969 שָׁלֹשׁ, שָׁלוֹשׁ, שְׁלֹשָׁה a three, triad
7969 shalowsh shaw-loshe'
or shalosh {shaw-loshe'}; masculine shlowshah {shel-o-shaw'};
or shloshah {shel-o-shaw'}; a primitive number; three;
occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multipl.) thrice:--+ fork,
+ often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, + thrice.
Compare 7991.
see HEBREW for 07991
שָׁלֹשׁ (sha.losh) — three.
1) three, triad
1a) 3, 300, third
Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Prep | Adj — Preposition · noun common both singular absoluteHR/Ncbsa
(shalosh; treis).
See NUMBER.
The phrase "three days and three nights," Mt 12:40, was equivalent in Hebrew to the English "three days;" the Jews employing the expression "a day and a night" to denote our "day" of twentyfour hours. Nor did "three days," 1Sa 30:13, literally "this third day," according to their usage, necessarily include the whole of three days, but a part of three days, a continuous period including one whole day of twenty-four hours, and a portion of the day preceding it and the day following it. Compare Ge 7:12,17 1Sa 30:12-13.
גִּבּוֹר (gibbor) means strong or mighty, and can refer to a powerful person, such as a warrior or chief. It is built from a root that implies strength and valor, covering meanings related to strength and bravery. The entries consistently emphasize its use to describe a strong man or mighty figure.
גִּבּוֹר 159 adj. strong, mighty
base
H1368 גִּבּוֹר strong, mighty
1368 gibbowr ghib-bore'
or (shortened) gibbor {ghib-bore'}; intensive from the same
as 1397; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant:--
champion, chief, X excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one),
strong (man), valiant man.
see HEBREW for 01397
גִּבּוֹר (gib.bor) — mighty man.
adj
1) strong, mighty
n m
2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Art | Adj — Particle · noun common masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ncmpa
