Shobach Summary
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Shobach (or Shophach) was the commander of Hadadezer's army, who was killed by David's men during a battle.
commander of the army of Hadadezer (2SA 10:16)
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Shobach
your bonds; your chains
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Shophach
· Also called pouring out
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Shobach
· Also called · H7731 none · 2SA 10:16 your bonds; your chains
- en Shobak · Also called
- en Shophak · Also called
- he שׁוֹבַךְ shovakh · H7731 · 2SA 10:16
- he שׁוֹפַךְ shofak · H7780 · 1CH 19:16
- he שׁוֹבַךְ · H7731
- he שׁוֹפָךְ · H7780
- el Σωβακ Sōbak · none · 2SA 10:16
- el Σωφαχ Sōphax · none · 1CH 19:16
- bg Совак
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Shobach Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Shobach (or Shophach) is mentioned in 2Sa.10.16,18 and 1Ch.19.16,18 as the commander of the army of Hadadezer, king of Zobah. When the Ammonites hired Syrian mercenaries to fight against David, Hadadezer sent his army, led by Shobach, to support them. In the ensuing battle, David's forces defeated the Syrians and the Ammonites. Shobach was killed during the battle by David's men, along with many of his soldiers. The defeat of Shobach and the Syrian army was a significant victory for David, establishing his dominance over the region and solidifying his kingdom's power.
Shobach Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Poured out, the “captain of the host of Hadarezer” when he mustered his vassals and tributaries from beyond “the river Euphrates” (2 Sam. 10:15-18); called also Shophach (1 Chr. 19:16).
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