Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(captive). An Ammonite who succored David during Absalom’s rebellion (2 Sam. 17:27-29).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Son of Nahash of Rabbah, of the children of Ammon; he sent succor to David when he fled from Absalom (2 Sam. 17:27).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
from 7617; captor; Shobi, an Ammonite
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
my captive: my backsliding
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Returning of the Lord, captor:―son of Nahash of Rabbah [SHOBAI], 2 Sam. 17:27. {Reditus Domini}