Lexical Definition
סִבְּכַי Çibbᵉkay (sib-bek-ah'-ee) Sibbecai N:N-M-P
from סָבַךְ; copse-like
Sibbecai, Sibbechai.
- § Sibbecai or Sibbechai = "weaver"
- Sibbecai, an Israelite
1) one of David's guard and 8th captain for the 8th month of 24,000 men of the king's army; a Judaite, descendant of Zerah and called the 'Hushathite'
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| סִבְּכַי֙ | Sibbecai | 2Sam.21.18 • 1Chr.11.29 |
| סִבְּכַ֥י | Sibbecai | 1Chr.27.11 |
| סִבְּכַ֣י | Sibbecai | 1Chr.20.4 |
| Σοβοχαϊ | Sibbecai | LXX.1Chr.11.29 |
| Σοβεκχί | Sibbechai | LXX.2Sam.21.18 |
| Σοβακχί | Sibbechai | LXX.1Chr.20.4 |
| Σαβαχαϊ | Sibbecai | LXX.1Chr.27.11 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18 also called Mebunnai (NIV: Sibbekai) at 2Sa.23.27
- Also named: me.vun.nay (מְבֻנַּי "Mebunnai" מְבֻנַּי)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: קׇרְחִי
סִבְּכַי proper name, masculine a captain of David; ᵐ5 Σοβοχαι, etc.; 2Sam 21:18 = 1Chr 20:4; 1Chr 11:29 + || 2Sam 23:27 where read ׳ס for ᵑ0 מְבֻנַּי Th We Dr Klo Bu Kit Löhr compare HPS (B ἐκ τῶν υιὧν, but ᵐ5L Σαβενι); also 1Chr 27:11.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 21:18 · 23:27 |
| 1 Chronicles | 11:29 · 20:4 · 27:11 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, a Hushathite.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18;
- referred to as Sibbecai or Sibbecai (KJV= Sibbecai, NIV= Sibbekai) סִבְּכַי, or Mebunnai (NIV= Sibbekai) מְבֻנַּי.
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:18, 23:27, and 1 Chronicles 11:29, 20:4, 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 (2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 20:4). In 1 Chronicles 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.