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Sibbecai
Sibbecai
סִבְּכַי sib.b.khay
Sibbecai (Hebrew: סִבְּכַי, sib.b.khay) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears in 5 verses across 2 books of the Bible. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Abiezer in 2 Samuel 23.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Sibbecai
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 2 books
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 2 Samuel 21:18 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 27:11 |
| Cross-references | 38 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Saph co-occurrence Appears with Saph in 2 Samuel 21.
- Rapha co-occurrence Appears with Rapha in 2 Samuel 21.
- Zalmon co-occurrence Appears with Zalmon in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Abiezer co-occurrence Appears with Abiezer in 2 Samuel 23.
- Ahoah co-occurrence Appears with Ahoah in 1 Chronicles 11.
- Lahmi co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Lahmi.
- Jonathan co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jonathan.
- Armoni co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Armoni.
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18; also called Mebunnai (NIV: Sibbekai) at 2Sa.23.27;
Also named: me.vun.nay (מְבֻנַּי "Mebunnai" H4012)
§ Sibbecai or Sibbechai = "weaver"
one of David's guard and 8th captain for the 8th month of 24,000 men of the king's army; a Judaite, descendant of Zerah and called the 'Hushathite'
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Sibbecai appears in 5 verses. Here are some of the most notable:
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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.
2 Samuel 21:18 -
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
2 Samuel 23:27 -
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
1 Chronicles 11:29 -
And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued.
1 Chronicles 20:4 -
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
1 Chronicles 27:11
Show all 5 references
2 Samuel (2)
- 2 Samuel 21:18
- 2 Samuel 23:27
1 Chronicles (3)
- 1 Chronicles 11:29
- 1 Chronicles 20:4
- 1 Chronicles 27:11