Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(grace of God). (1) A noted Hebrew warrior (2 Sam. 21:19; 1 Chron. 20:5). (2) One of David’s body-guard (2 Sam. 23:24).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Jair, or Jaare-oregim: he slew Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite (2 Sam. 21:19; 1 Chron. 20:5).
2. Son of Dodo, and one of David’s thirty valiant men (2 Sam. 23:24; 1 Chron. 11:26).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Transliteration:
’Elchanan
Meaning:
from 410 and 2603; God (is) gracious; Elchanan, an Israelite
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
God gave graciously; God is kind:―name of two Israelites, 2 Sam. 21:19. {Deus gratiose dedit}