Ishbi-benob
Ishbi-benob, a Philistine giant, was killed by David's warrior Abishai when he threatened David's life.
The name Ishbi-benob means “respiration; conversion; taking captive”
MaleGiantUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A gigantic man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Samuel 21:16; only referred to as Ishbi-benob (יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב); son of Rapha; a brother of Goliath, Saph, Lahmi and Huge man.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
Alternative names
- יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹבIshbi-benob
Mentions
- 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.