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Sibbecai

סִבְּכַי · sib.b.khay · H5444מְבֻנַּי · me.vun.nay · H40125 mentions in 2 books, most in 1 Chronicles (3)

Who he was

Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2Sa.21.18, 23:27, and 1Ch.11.29, 20:4, 1 Chronicles 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.

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Every mention

5 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

2 Samuel 2 mentions

2 Samuel 21:18After this, there was again war with the Philistines at Gob. Then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, who was of the sons of the giant.2 Samuel 23:27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

1 Chronicles 3 mentions

1 Chronicles 11:29Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,1 Chronicles 20:4After this, war arose at Gezer with the Philistines. Then Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, of the sons of the giant; and they were subdued.1 Chronicles 27:11The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zerahites. In his division were twenty-four thousand.

What the dictionary says

The Lord sustains, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:29), general of the eighth division of the army (27:11).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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