Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Elkanah, the second to the king, was killed by Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, during a battle.
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Elkanah is mentioned as a palace officer who served under King Ahaz of Judah (2Ch.28.7). He held the position of being "next to the king," indicating his high rank and close proximity to the monarch. During a battle between Judah and Israel, Elkanah was killed by Zichri, a mighty warrior from the tribe of Ephraim. The text mentions Elkanah's death alongside the deaths of Maaseiah, the king's son, and Azrikam, the officer in charge of the palace. The inclusion of Elkanah in this list suggests that he was a significant figure in the royal court and that his death was a notable loss for the kingdom of Judah.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0511
Zichri, a mighty man of Ephraim, killed Maaseiah the son of the king, Azrikam the governor of the palace, and Elkanah the second to the king.
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