Bible Dictionary
Abishai
Abishai was the eldest son of Zeruiah and a loyal commander among David’s mighty men. He fought in David’s wars, defended the king, and led part of the army during Absalom’s rebellion.
Biblical Usage
Abishai accompanied David into Saul’s camp, led a division against Absalom, fought the Ammonites and Syrians, helped suppress revolts, and rescued David by killing the Philistine giant Ishbi-benob. He was chief of the second group of David’s mighty men.
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