Hachmonites
The Hachmonites, also known as the Tahchemonites, were a clan or family that produced some of David's mighty warriors.
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Summary
A group of warriors from Hachmon or Tahchemon(?), first mentioned at 2 Samuel 23:8; referred to as Hachmonites (חַכְמוֹנִי) or Tahchemonite (תַּחְכְּמֹנִי).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- חַכְמוֹנִיHachmonites
- תַּחְכְּמֹנִיTahchemonite
Mentions
- 2 Samuel 23:8תַּחְכְּמֹנִי · TahchemoniteThese are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time.
- 1 Chronicles 11:11חַכְמוֹנִי · HachmonitesThis is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time.