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Sibbecai from Hushah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Abiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai (son of Hushai),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Sibbekai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer of Anathoth, Mobonnai of Husati, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai from Hushah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer, from Anathoth; Sibbecai, from Husha;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abiezer of Anathoth; Mebunnai the Hushathite;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunai the Hushathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Abiazar, who was from Natuth, Mebni, who was from Khushath<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Abiezer the Anothite, of the sons of the Anothite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7353" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/44.htm" title="44: ’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- My father is help, a Manassite, also a Benjamite. From 'ab and Ezer; father of help; Abiezer, the name of two Israelites.">Abiezer</a> <a href="/hebrew/6069.htm" title="6069: hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Anathoth. Or rannthowthiy; patrial from Anathowth; a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth.">the Anathothite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4012.htm" title="4012: mə·ḇun·nay (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. From banah; built up; Mebunnai, an Israelite.">Mebunnai</a> <a href="/hebrew/2843.htm" title="2843: ha·ḥu·šā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps an inhab. of Hushah. Patronymically from Chuwshah; a Chushathite or descendant of Chushah.">the Hushathite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-25</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This 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. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8-15</a></span><br />Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: / Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, / Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21-22</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. / For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">1 Chronicles 27:34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></span><br />But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-33</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,</p><p class="hdg">Abiezer</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">1 Chronicles 11:28</a></b></br> Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,</p><p class="hdg">Antothite</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12</a></b></br> The ninth <i>captain</i> for the ninth month <i>was</i> Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Anetothite </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-19.htm">1 Chronicles 11:19</a></b></br> And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with <i>the jeopardy of</i> their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.</p><p class="hdg">Sibbecai </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Abiezer</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Abi-E'zer</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">Anathothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Annethothite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Hushathite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Hu'shathite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Sibbecai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/7-18.htm">Abiezer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-18.htm">Abi-E'zer</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Anathoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-60.htm">An'athoth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Anathothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-28.htm">Annethothite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm">Hushathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm">Hu'shathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm">Sibbecai</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Abiezer the Anathothite</b><br>Abiezer is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The mention of Abiezer highlights the importance of loyalty and valor in the service of God's anointed king. Anathoth, his place of origin, was a town in the territory of Benjamin, located a few miles northeast of Jerusalem. This town later became significant as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>). The inclusion of a Benjamite in David's ranks underscores the unification of Israel's tribes under David's rule, despite the initial opposition from Saul's tribe, Benjamin. This reflects the broader biblical theme of reconciliation and unity among God's people.<p><b>Mebunnai the Hushathite</b><br>Mebunnai is another of David's mighty men, indicating his role as a valiant warrior in the king's service. The term "Hushathite" suggests that Mebunnai hailed from Hushah, a location not explicitly identified in the biblical text but possibly a region or clan within Judah. This connection to Judah aligns with David's own tribal affiliation, emphasizing the support he received from his own tribe. The presence of warriors from various backgrounds in David's army illustrates the diverse makeup of God's people and the idea that God uses individuals from different walks of life to accomplish His purposes. Mebunnai's inclusion in this list serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness and courage in the service of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiezer_the_anathothite.htm">Abiezer the Anathothite</a></b><br>Abiezer is one of David's mighty warriors, listed among the "Thirty," a group of elite soldiers who served King David. Anathoth is a town in the territory of Benjamin, known for being a Levitical city and the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mebunnai_the_hushathite.htm">Mebunnai the Hushathite</a></b><br>Mebunnai is another of David's mighty warriors. The term "Hushathite" indicates his origin, possibly from a place or family named Hushah. He is also referred to as Sibbecai in other parts of the Bible, showing the common practice of individuals having multiple names or titles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_valor.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Valor</a></b><br>Abiezer and Mebunnai exemplify loyalty and courage. As part of David's mighty men, they demonstrate the importance of standing firm in one's commitments and serving faithfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_people_from_all_backgrounds.htm">God Uses People from All Backgrounds</a></b><br>The mention of Anathoth and Hushathite origins shows that God calls individuals from diverse backgrounds to fulfill His purposes. This encourages believers to recognize their unique place in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The inclusion of these warriors in the biblical record underscores the lasting impact of faithfulness. Our actions and dedication can leave a legacy that honors God and inspires others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_god's_work.htm">The Role of Community in God's Work</a></b><br>David's mighty men worked together as a cohesive unit, illustrating the power of community and teamwork in achieving God's purposes. Believers are encouraged to find their place within the body of Christ and contribute to the collective mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_abijah's_mother_michaiah_or_maachah.htm">What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">Abiezer.</span>--He was general for the ninth month (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm" title="The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:12</a>). He was of Anathoth, a priestly city of Benjamin, the home of Jeremiah.<p><span class= "bld">Mebunnai.</span>--According to <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant.">2Samuel 21:18</a> <span class= "ital">Sibbechai, </span>and to <a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm" title="Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,">1Chronicles 11:29</a> <span class= "ital">Sibbecai, </span>these being the same in the Hebrew. The two names are much alike in the original and might be easily confused. He slew the giant Saph (<a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm" title="And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant.">2Samuel 21:18</a>), and was the general for the eighth month (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm" title="The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:11</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 27.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Abiezer</span>. He had the command of the ninth brigade (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12</a>). Anathoth, now <span class="accented">Mata</span>, was a priestly city in Benjamin (<a href="/joshua/21-18.htm">Joshua 21:18</a>), the home of Abiathar (<a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26</a>), and the birthplace of Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1</a>). <span class="accented">Anethothite</span> and <span class="accented">Antothite</span>, in the parallel places in Chronicles, are merely different ways of pronouncing the same Hebrew consonants. <span class="cmt_word">Mebunnai</span>. Written <span class="accented">Sibbechai</span> in <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">2 Samuel 21:18</a>, and, as the name is so written in both the parallel places in Chronicles, <span class="accented">Mebunnai</span> is probably a mistake. In <a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">1 Chronicles 27:11</a> he is said to have been commander of the eighth brigade, and to have been a Zarhite of the town of Hushah, in the tribe of Judah (see <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">1 Chronicles 4:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Abiezer</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִיעֶ֙זֶר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_44.htm">Strong's 44: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Anathothite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6069.htm">Strong's 6069: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mebunnai</span><br /><span class="heb">מְבֻנַּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḇun·nay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mebunnai -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hushathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֻשָׁתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥu·šā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2843.htm">Strong's 2843: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hushathite -- a Chushathite</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-27.htm">2 Samuel 23:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anathothite Mebunnai the Hushathite (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:28" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>