Lexical Definition

‎עַזְמָוֶת‎ ʻAzmâveth (az-maw'-veth) Azmaveth ^N:N-M-P
from ‎עַז‎ and ‎מָוֶת‎; strong one of death

Azmaveth. See also ‎בֵּית עַזְמָוֶת‎.

• § Azmaveth = "strong unto death"
• Azmaveth, the name of three Israelites and of a place in Palestine

n pr m
1) one of David's mighty warriors
2) a descendant of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of king Saul
3) a Benjamite, father of Jeziel and Pelet who were two of David's men who joined him at Ziklag
4) overseer of the royal treasures in the reign of David
n pr loc
5) a place in Benjamin; also 'Beth-azmeveth'

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.31

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. ‎עַזְמָ֫וֶת‎ proper name, masculine A ᵐ5^L usually Αζμωθ, Ασμωθ:

1. a. one of David's heroes 2Sam 23:31; 1Chr 11:33, B Ασβωθ.
b. father of two of David's men 1Chr 12:3.
c. officer of David 1Chr 27:25.

2. Benjamite name 1Chr 8:36; 1Chr 9:42, B Σαλμω, Γαβαωθ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • David's warrior • One of David's mighty men, a Barhumite

Man living at the time of United Monarchy

Azmaveth the Barhumite was one of David's mighty men, known for his valor (2 Sam 23:31; 1 Chr 11:33).

• A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.31;
• only referred to as Azmaveth עַזְמָוֶת.

Azmaveth the Barhumite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:31 and 1 Chronicles 11:33 as one of David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who served under King David and were renowned for their bravery and military prowess. Azmaveth is described as a Barhumite, indicating his place of origin or family lineage. His inclusion in the list of mighty men suggests that he had distinguished himself in battle and had earned a reputation for his valor and loyalty to King David. The mighty men played a significant role in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, and their individual acts of heroism were celebrated in Israelite history.

All entries for Azmaveth: עַזְמָוֶת