Giant living at the time of United Monarchy
Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant, was killed by David's warrior Abishai when he threatened David's life.
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Also known as Ishbo-benob
Ishbi-benob was a Philistine warrior described as a descendant of the giants (2Sa.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 (2Sa.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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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).
respiration; conversion; taking captive
ISH'BI-BE'NOB (*dwelling in rest), a son of Kapha, a Philistine giant slain by Abishai. 2 Sam 21:16-17.
ISH'BI-BE'NOB (*dwelling in rest), a son of Kapha, a Philistine giant slain by Abishai. 2 Sam 21:16-17.
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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.
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