Bible Dictionary
Ishbi-benob
Ishbi-benob was one of the Philistine giant warriors who attacked David. Abishai killed him and rescued David from danger.
Definition
Ishbi-benob was one of the Philistine warriors described as belonging to the giant family of Gath. He attacked David in battle but was killed by Abishai, who saved David’s life.
Biblical Usage
The account of Ishbi-benob appears in the record of David’s battles with the Philistine giant warriors.
Historical Background
Ishbi-benob carried a spear of great weight, described as weighing three hundred shekels. He was among the warriors slain by David’s men.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
My seat at Nob, one of the Rephaim, whose spear was three hundred shekels in weight. He was slain by Abishai (2 Sam. 21:16, 17).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ish-bi-be'-nob (yishbi bhenobh): One of the four "born to the giant in Gath" who were slain by David and his men (2Sa 21:15-22). Ishbi-benob was slain by Abishai, and David's life saved by the act (21:16,17).</p>