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Dodo
his uncle
דּוֹדוֹ do.do
Dodo (Hebrew: דּוֹדוֹ, do.do) means “his uncle”, by traditional interpretation. Three men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the United Monarchy period. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Abimelech in Judges 10.
Which Dodo?
Three men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Dodo
father of Eleazar
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Dodo
father of Elhanan
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Dodo
son of Puah; father of Puah
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At a glance
- Verses
- 6 across 3 books
- Bearers
- 3 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Judges 10:1 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:4 |
| Cross-references | 52 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Tola attested sibling Attested sibling — both named as children of Puah.
- Eleazar co-occurrence Appears with Eleazar in 2 Samuel 23.
- Elhanan co-occurrence Appears with Elhanan in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Tola co-occurrence Appears with Tola in Judges 10.
- Puah co-occurrence Appears with Puah in Judges 10.
- Ahoah co-occurrence Appears with Ahoah in 2 Samuel 23.
- Mikloth co-occurrence Appears with Mikloth in 1 Chronicles 27.
- Jaare-oregim co-occurrence Appears with Jaare-oregim in 1 Chronicles 11.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24;
father of: Elhanan (H0445H)
§ 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
Dodo the Bethlehemite was the father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men.
The biblical story
Dodo the Bethlehemite is mentioned in the Bible as the father of Elhanan, one of King David's mighty men. Elhanan is listed among David's elite warriors in 2Sa.23.24 and 1Ch.11.26.
The fact that Elhanan is identified as the son of Dodo the Bethlehemite indicates that he came from Bethlehem, the same city as David. This connection to David's hometown may have contributed to Elhanan's loyalty and dedication to the king.
As one of David's mighty men, Elhanan would have been recognized for his exceptional bravery, skill, and military prowess. These warriors were known for their heroic deeds and unwavering support of King David throughout his reign.
However, beyond mentioning Elhanan as the son of Dodo the Bethlehemite, the Bible does not provide any further information about Dodo himself. His inclusion in the text serves primarily to identify Elhanan and to highlight the fact that he came from Bethlehem.
It is worth noting that there is another Elhanan mentioned in 2Sa.21.19, who is credited with killing Goliath the Gittite. However, this Elhanan is identified as the son of Jaare-oregim, not Dodo, and there is some debate among scholars as to whether this is the same person or a different individual with the same name.
Key verses
Dodo appears in 2 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,
2 Samuel 23:24 -
Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,
1 Chronicles 11:26
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2 Samuel (1)
- 2 Samuel 23:24
1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 11:26