Ishbi-benob Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant, was killed by David's warrior Abishai when he threatened David's life.
descendants of Raphah ["the giant"?] (2SA 21:16)
Lineage: the giant in Gath › Ishbi-benob
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Ishbi-benob
respiration; conversion; taking captive
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Ishbi-benob
· Also called · H3430 none · 2SA 21:16 respiration; conversion; taking captive
- he יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב yishəbi bənov · H3430 · 2SA 21:16
- he יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב · H3430
- el Ιεσβι Iesbi · none · 2SA 21:16
- bg Ишби-Беноб
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Family of origin
- Father: the giant in Gath
- Mother: Unknown
- Brother: Goliath
- Brother: Lahmi
- Brother: man of great stature
- Brother: Sippai
Ishbi-benob Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Ishbi-benob was a Philistine warrior described as a descendant of the giants (2Sa 21:16). During a battle at Gob, he wielded a bronze spear weighing three hundred shekels and was armed with a new sword. Ishbi-benob attempted to kill King David, who had grown weary in the fight. However, Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to David's aid and struck down the Philistine and killed him. After this incident, David's men urged him not to go out to battle anymore, lest he quench the lamp of Israel (2Sa 21:17). This event demonstrates the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines during David's reign, as well as the loyalty of David's mighty men.
Ishbi-benob Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
My seat at Nob, one of the Rephaim, whose spear was three hundred shekels in weight. He was slain by Abishai (2 Sam. 21:16, 17).
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