Lexical Definition
יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב Yishbôw bᵉ-Nôb (yish-bo'beh-nobe) Ishbi-benob N:N-M-P
from יָשַׁב and נֹב, with a pronominal suffix and a preposition interposed; his dwelling (is) in Nob
Ishbi-benob (from the margin).
- § Ishbi-benob = "his dwelling is in Nob"
- Jishbo-be-Nob, a Philistine
1) son of Rapha, one of the nation of Philistine giants who attacked David in battle and was slain by Abishai
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִשְׁבִּ֨י | and Ishbi- | 2Sam.21.16 |
| בְּנֹ֜ב | Benob | 2Sam.21.16 |
| Ιεσβί | Ishbi | LXX.2Sam.21.16 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.21.16
- son of: Rapha (רָפָא)
- brother of: Goliath (גׇּלְיַת), Saph (סַף), Lahmi (לַחְמִי) and huge_man (מִדָּה)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
ישׁבו בְנֹב Kt, יִשׁבּי בְנֹב Qr, proper name, masculine a gigantic Philistine 2Sam 21:16 but read וַיֵּשְׁבוּ בְנֹב and they dwelt in Gob, and translated to v2Sam 21:15 We Dr Bu.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 21:15 · 21:16 |
Profile
Male • A gigantic man • Philistine giant who fought against David's men.
Giant living at the time of United Monarchy
Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant, was killed by David's warrior Abishai when he threatened David's life (2Sa.21.16-17).
- A gigantic man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Sa.21.16;
- only referred to as Ishbi-benob יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב;
- son of Rapha רָפָא;
- a brother of Goliath גׇּלְיַת, Saph סַף, Lahmi לַחְמִי and huge_man מִדָּה.
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.
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