Bible Strands

Ishbi-benob

A Giant, in the time of the United Monarchy · named in 1 verse

the name means his dwelling (is) in Nob Strong's Lexicon

Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant, was killed by David's warrior Abishai when he threatened David's life.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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).

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

Family

Parents Rapha

From STEPBible's TIPNR genealogy data. A relationship the data marks uncertain is not shown here.

First named at 2 Samuel 21:16.

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