Brother of Goliath the Gittite
Lahmi
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 21:19.
לַחְמִיLahmi
לַּחְמִיBethlehemite
Also called Bethlehemite.
The name means “my bread; my war.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Rapha
- Brothers and sisters
- Goliath, Ishbi-benob, Saph, Huge man
About Lahmi Written by AI
Lahmi was the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the Philistine champion who was killed by David (1 Chronicles 20:5). In another account, he is referred to as "the brother of Goliath the Gittite" (2 Samuel 21:19). Lahmi was killed by Elhanan, son of Jair the Bethlehemite, during a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines at Gob (2 Samuel 21:19; 1 Chronicles 20:5). The exact timing of this event is unclear, but it likely occurred during the reign of David. Lahmi's death, along with the defeat of other Philistine warriors, demonstrated the Israelites' military prowess under David's leadership.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Samuel 21:19
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
- 1 Chronicles 20:5
Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.