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Hachmonites

חַכְמוֹנִי · chakh.mo.ni · H2453Gתַּחְכְּמֹנִי · tach.ke.mo.ni · H84612 mentions in 2 books, most in 2 Samuel (1)

Who they were

The Hachmonites, also referred to as the Tahchemonites, were a clan or family mentioned in the context of King David's mighty warriors. In 2 Samuel 23:8, Josheb-Basshebeth, one of David's mighty men, is called the Tahchemonite, which suggests that he may have been a member of this clan. Similarly, in 1 Chronicles 11:11, Jashobeam, another of David's mighty warriors, is described as the son of a Hachmonite. These references indicate that the Hachmonites or Tahchemonites were known for producing skilled and valiant warriors who served in David's army. However, no further details are provided about the history or origins of this clan in the Bible.

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

2 Samuel 23:8These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb Basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; he was called Adino the Eznite, who killed eight hundred at one time.

1 Chronicles 1 mention

1 Chronicles 11:11This is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, the son of a Hachmonite, the chief of the thirty; he lifted up his spear against three hundred and killed them at one time.

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