Bible Dictionary
Eznite, The
The Eznite is a designation connected with Jashobeam, one of David’s mighty men. In the parallel account, the wording is understood by some interpreters as describing the lifting of his spear.
Definition
The Eznite is a designation associated with Jashobeam, one of David’s mighty men. According to 2 Samuel 23:8, Adino the Eznite was another name for Jashobeam the Tachmonite.
Biblical Usage
The designation occurs in the account of David’s mighty men. The parallel wording in 1 Chronicles 11:11 has been understood as possibly meaning “he lifted up his spear.”
Historical Background
The wording is regarded by the supplied material as probably corrupt, and the proposed interpretation is based on a possible restoration of the Hebrew text.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
According to the statement of (2 Samuel 23:8) Adino the Eznite was another name for Jashobeam, a Tachmonite. (1 Chronicles 11:11) (Probably the words are a corruption for the Hebrew “he lifted up his spear.”—Fausset.)