Sibbecai Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles.
the Hushathite (2SA 21:18) of the Zerahites
Names
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en
Sibbechai
bough; cottage; of springs
- en Sibbecai
- en Sibbecai · Also called
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Mebunnai
· Also called son; building; understanding
- en Sibbekai · Also called
- en Sibbechai · Also called
- he סִבְּכַי Sibəkhay · H5444 · 2SA 21:18
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he
מְבֻנַּי
məbunay · H4012 · 2SA 23:27 well built
- he סִבְּכַי · H5444
- he מְבֻנַּי · H4012
- el Σεβοχα Seboxa · none · 2SA 21:18
- el [none] · 2SA 23:27
- bg Сивекай
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Sibbecai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2Sa.21.18, 23:27, and 1Ch.11.29, 20:4, 1Ch 27:11 as one of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside David and played a significant role in his military campaigns. Sibbecai is described as a Hushathite, indicating his place of origin or clan affiliation. He is known for his bravery in battle, particularly in the fight against the Philistines at Gob, where he killed Saph (or Sippai), one of the descendants of the giants (2Sa 21:18; 1Ch 20:4). In 1Ch 27:11, Sibbecai is listed as the commander of the eighth division of David's army, which served during the eighth month of the year. His inclusion among David's mighty men and his leadership role in the army demonstrate his valor and military prowess.
Sibbecai Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
The Lord sustains, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:29), general of the eighth division of the army (27:11). He slew the giant Saph in the battle of Gob (2 Sam. 21:18; R.V., “Sibbechai”). Called also Mebunnai (23:27).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Sibbecai_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Sibbecai@2Sa.21.18-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, sibbechai_2737)