Lexical Definition
יְרִיבַי Yᵉrîybay (yer-eeb-ah'ee) Jeribai N:N-M-P
from יָרִיב; contentious
Jeribai.
- § Jeribai = "my contentions"
- Jeribai, an Israelite
1) a descendant of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וִירִיבַ֥י | and Jeribai | 1Chr.11.46 |
| Ιαριβαϊ | Jeribai | LXX.1Chr.11.46 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
- son of: Elnaam (אֶלְנַעַם)
- brother of: Joshaviah (יוֹשַׁוְיָה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יְרִיבַי] proper name, masculine a hero of David (Old Aramaic יריבי CISii. 70 (biling.) || Assyrian Iribai); — with ו, וִירִיבַי 1Chr 11:40, Ιαριβει, ᵐ5L Ιαρειβ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 11:40 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Jeribai was listed among David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside him.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
- only referred to as Jeribai יְרִיבַי;
- son of Elnaam אֶלְנַעַם;
- a brother of Joshaviah יוֹשַׁוְיָה.
Jeribai is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside David and played a significant role in his military campaigns and rise to power. Jeribai's inclusion in this list suggests that he was a valiant and trusted soldier in David's army. However, no further details are provided about his specific exploits or background.
All entries for Jeribai: יְרִיבַי