Atomic Bible

One of David's mighty men, a Hushathite.

Sibbecai

Named in 5 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 21:18.

סִבְּכַיSibbecai

מְבֻנַּיMebunnai

Also called Mebunnai.

About Sibbecai Written by AI

Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:18:27, and 1 Chronicles 11:29:4, 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.

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 Lord sustains, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:29), general of the eighth division of the army (27:11). He slew the giant Saph in the battle of Gob (2 Sam. 21:18; R.V., “Sibbechai”). Called also Mebunnai (23:27).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 21:18

    Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, a descendant of Rapha.

  2. 2 Samuel 23:27

    Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

  3. 1 Chronicles 11:29

    Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

  4. 1 Chronicles 20:4

    Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued.

  5. 1 Chronicles 27:11

    The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.