Warrior living at the time of United Monarchy
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles.
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Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2Sa.21.18, 23:27, and 1Ch.11.29, 20:4, 1Ch.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 (2Sa.21.18; 1Ch.20.4). In 1Ch.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.
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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).
SIB'BECAI, SIB'BECHAI (thicket of Jehovah), one of David's mighty men. 2 Sam 21:18; 1 Chr 11:29; 1 Chr 20:4; 1 Chr 27:11; called Mebunnai in 2 Sam 23:27.
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5 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5444
Some time later at Gob, there was another battle with the Philistines. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Saph, one of the descendants of Rapha.
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
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.
The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.
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