One of David's mighty men, a Barhumite
Azmaveth
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:31.
עַזְמָ֫וֶתAzmaveth
The name means “strong death; a he-goat.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Azmaveth Written by AI
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.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Azmaveth, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Strong as death. (1.) One of David’s thirty warriors (2 Sam. 23:31).
(2.) An overseer over the royal treasury in the time of David and Solomon (1 Chr. 27:25).
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(3.) A town in the tribe of Judah, near Jerusalem (Neh. 12:29; Ezra 2:24).
(4.) 1 Chr. 8:36
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 23:31
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
- 1 Chronicles 11:33
Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.