Lexical Definition
עֵצֶן ʻêtsen (ay'-tsen) Eznite H:N-M
from an unused root meaning to be sharp or strong
Eznite (from the margin).
- a spear
1) sharp, strong, spear
1a) meaning uncertain
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הָֽעֶצְנִ֔י | the Eznite | 2Sam.23.8 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Ezni, only mentioned at 2Sa.23.8 also translated "spear"; (Qere)
Profile
Group • David's warrior • Adino the Eznite; one of David's mighty men.
People from Ezni(?)
Adino the Eznite, also known as Josheb-Basshebeth, was one of David's mighty men who wielded his spear against eight hundred men.
The Eznites are mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:8 in reference to Adino, one of David's mighty men. The verse states that "Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter." Some translations render "Josheb-Basshebeth" as "Adino the Eznite," suggesting that he was from a place or clan called Eznite. The exact location or meaning of Eznite is not clear from the biblical text. Adino's feat of killing eight hundred men with his spear in a single battle highlights his exceptional skill and bravery as one of David's elite warriors.
All entries for Eznites or "spear": עֵצֶן