Adino the Eznite, also known as Josheb-Basshebeth, was one of David's mighty men who wielded his spear against eight hundred men.
Eznites
People or tribeAdino the Eznite; one of David's mighty men.
- en Eznites
- he עֵצֶן · H6112G
- bg Езнийци
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The Eznites are mentioned in 2Sa 23:8 in reference to Adino, one of David's mighty men. The verse states that "Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter." Some translations render "Josheb-Basshebeth" as "Adino the Eznite," suggesting that he was from a place or clan called Eznite. The exact location or meaning of Eznite is not clear from the biblical text. Adino's feat of killing eight hundred men with his spear in a single battle highlights his exceptional skill and bravery as one of David's elite warriors.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Eznites@2Sa.23.8)