New International VersionAbiezer from Anathoth, Sibbekai the Hushathite,
New Living TranslationAbiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;
English Standard VersionAbiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Berean Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
King James BibleAbiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
New King James VersionAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
New American Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
NASB 1995Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
NASB 1977Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Legacy Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Amplified BibleAbiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Christian Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Holman Christian Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
American Standard VersionAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
English Revised VersionAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAbiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai (son of Hushai),
International Standard VersionAbiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
NET BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
New Heart English BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Sibbekai the Hushathite,
Webster's Bible TranslationAbiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
World English BibleAbiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAbiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Young's Literal Translation Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Smith's Literal TranslationAbiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbiezer of Anathoth, Mobonnai of Husati,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAbiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai from Hushah,
New American BibleAbiezer, from Anathoth; Sibbecai, from Husha;
New Revised Standard VersionAbiezer of Anathoth; Mebunnai the Hushathite; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAbiezer the Anethothite, Mebunai the Hushathite,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAbiazar, who was from Natuth, Mebni, who was from Khushath OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAbiezer the Anothite, of the sons of the Anothite.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context David's Mighty Men… 26Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, 27Abiezerthe Anathothite,Mebunnaithe Hushathite,28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:22-25And 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. ...
1 Chronicles 27:6This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.
1 Chronicles 11:10-14Now 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. ...
1 Chronicles 12:1-2Now 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):
1 Chronicles 12:8-15Some 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, ...
1 Chronicles 12:18Then 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.
1 Chronicles 12:21-22They 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.
1 Chronicles 12:38All 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.
1 Chronicles 27:1-15This 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. ...
1 Chronicles 27:34Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.
1 Kings 1:8But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.
1 Kings 1:10But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.
1 Kings 1:32-40Then 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!’ ...
1 Kings 2:5-6Moreover, 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.
1 Kings 2:32-33The 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.”
Treasury of Scripture Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Abiezer 1 Chronicles 11:28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite, Antothite 1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninthcaptain for the ninth monthwas Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his coursewere twenty and four thousand. Anetothite 1 Chronicles 11:19 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 withthe jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. Sibbecai Jump to Previous AbiezerAbi-E'zerAnathothAn'athothAnathothiteAnnethothiteHushathiteHu'shathiteSibbecaiJump to Next AbiezerAbi-E'zerAnathothAn'athothAnathothiteAnnethothiteHushathiteHu'shathiteSibbecai2 Samuel 23 1.David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6.The different state of the wicked8.A catalogue of David's mighty menAbiezer the AnathothiteAbiezer 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 ( Jeremiah 1:1). 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. Mebunnai the Hushathite
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. Persons / Places / Events 1. Abiezer the AnathothiteAbiezer 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. 2. Mebunnai the HushathiteMebunnai 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. Teaching Points The Importance of Loyalty and ValorAbiezer 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. God Uses People from All BackgroundsThe 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. Legacy of FaithfulnessThe 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. The Role of Community in God's WorkDavid'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. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23
Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?
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?
(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?
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)?(27) Abiezer.--He was general for the ninth month ( 1Chronicles 27:12). He was of Anathoth, a priestly city of Benjamin, the home of Jeremiah. Mebunnai.--According to2Samuel 21:18Sibbechai,and to1Chronicles 11:29Sibbecai,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 (2Samuel 21:18), and was the general for the eighth month (1Chronicles 27:11). . . . Verse 27. - Abiezer. He had the command of the ninth brigade ( 1 Chronicles 27:12). Anathoth, now Mata, was a priestly city in Benjamin ( Joshua 21:18), the home of Abiathar ( 1 Kings 2:26), and the birthplace of Jeremiah ( Jeremiah 1:1). Anethothite and Antothite, in the parallel places in Chronicles, are merely different ways of pronouncing the same Hebrew consonants. Mebunnai. Written Sibbechai in 2 Samuel 21:18, and, as the name is so written in both the parallel places in Chronicles, Mebunnai is probably a mistake. In 1 Chronicles 27:11 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 1 Chronicles 4:4).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Abiezerאֲבִיעֶ֙זֶר֙(’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 44:Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamitethe Anathothite,הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י(hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6069:Anathothite -- inhabitant of AnathothMebunnaiמְבֻנַּ֖י(mə·ḇun·nay)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4012:Mebunnai -- one of David's menthe Hushathite,הַחֻשָׁתִֽי׃(ha·ḥu·šā·ṯî)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2843:Hushathite -- a Chushathite
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