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Dodo(dodai)

דּוֹדוֹ/DOH-doh/

“Loving or beloved”

Summary

A name borne by several Old Testament figures, most notably the father of one of David's mighty men.

☩Father of Eleazar

Dodo the Ahohite was the father of Eleazar, one of David's three mightiest warriors. Eleazar was with David when they defied the Philistines gathered at Pas-dammim; he stood his ground and struck down Philistines until his hand was weary and clave to his sword, bringing a great victory.

Key verses:2 Samuel 23:91 Chronicles 11:12

☩Other Bearers

A man of Issachar named Dodo was the grandfather of the judge Tola. Another Dodo of Bethlehem was the father of Elhanan, listed among David's thirty mighty men.

Key verses:Judges 10:12 Samuel 23:24

Related Verses6 mentions

1 Chronicles· 3 verses

11:1211:2627:4

2 Samuel· 2 verses

23:923:24

Judges· 1 verse

10:1

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Dodo," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. II (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Dodo," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. II (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).