Alternate name or description of Josheb-Basshebeth
Adino
Named in 1 verse of 2 Samuel, first in 2 Samuel 23:8.
About Adino Written by AI
The name Adino appears in some translations of 2 Samuel 23:8, which is part of a list of David's mighty men. However, the Hebrew text is ambiguous, and there is uncertainty about whether Adino is a separate individual or a description of the actions of Josheb-Basshebeth, who is mentioned in the same verse. In the New King James Version, for example, the verse reads, "Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite because he had killed eight hundred men at one time." Here, Adino seems to be an alternate name or title for Josheb-Basshebeth. However, other translations, such as the New International Version, render the verse differently: "Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter." In this translation, the phrase "Adino the Eznite" is not present, and the focus is on Josheb-Basshebeth's feat of killing eight hundred men. Due to the ambiguity in the Hebrew text, it is difficult to determine conclusively whether Adino is a separate individual or a description of Josheb-Basshebeth's actions. As a result, Adino's identity and role remain uncertain.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
The Eznite, one of David’s mighty men (2 Sam. 23:8). (See JASHOBEAM.)
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 23:8
These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.