Sibbecai

also called Mebunnai · A warrior, in the time of the United Monarchy · named in 5 verses

the name means copse-like Strong's Lexicon

Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

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).

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

First named at 2 Samuel 21:18.

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Verses that name Sibbecai

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 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
1 Chronicles 11:29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
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.
1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.