Elkanah in the Bible — 8 People of the Same Name
The best known is Elkanah, Father of Samuel, first named at 1 Samuel 1:1. The rest are listed below, most-mentioned first.
| Person | Who they are | First reference | Verses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkanah, Father of Samuel | Father of Samuel | 1 Samuel 1:1 | 10 |
| Elkanah, Ancestor of Heman | Ancestor of Heman | 1 Chronicles 6:26 | 2 |
| Elkanah, Son of Korah | Son of Korah | Exodus 6:24 | 2 |
| Elkanah, Son of Shaul | Son of Shaul | 1 Chronicles 6:25 | 2 |
| Elkanah, Guardian of the Ark | Guardian of the Ark | 1 Chronicles 15:23 | 1 |
| Elkanah, Levite of the Exile and Return | Levite of the Exile and Return | 1 Chronicles 9:16 | 1 |
| Elkanah, Official of the Divided Monarchy | Official of the Divided Monarchy | 2 Chronicles 28:7 | 1 |
| Elkanah, Warrior of the Divided Monarchy | Warrior of the Divided Monarchy | 1 Chronicles 12:6 | 1 |