Philistine giant who fought against David's men.
Ishbi-benob
Named in 1 verse of 2 Samuel, first in 2 Samuel 21:16.
יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹבIshbi-benob
The name means “respiration; conversion; taking captive.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Rapha
About Ishbi-benob Written by AI
Ishbi-benob was a Philistine warrior described as a descendant of the giants (2 Samuel 21:16). During a battle at Gob, he wielded a bronze spear weighing three hundred shekels and was armed with a new sword. Ishbi-benob attempted to kill King David, who had grown weary in the fight. However, Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to David's aid and struck down the Philistine and killed him. After this incident, David's men urged him not to go out to battle anymore, lest he quench the lamp of Israel (2 Samuel 21:17). This event demonstrates the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines during David's reign, as well as the loyalty of David's mighty men.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
My seat at Nob, one of the Rephaim, whose spear was three hundred shekels in weight. He was slain by Abishai (2 Sam. 21:16, 17).
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 21:16
Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.