Azmaveth
עַזְמָ֫וֶת · az.ma.vet · H5820G“strong death; a he-goat” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in 2 Samuel (1)
Who he was
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.
Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0
Every mention
2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
2 Samuel 1 mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Strong as death.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain