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Ishbi-benob

From: Boyd's Bible Dictionary: I By: James P. Boyd

2 Samuel 21:16‑17

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(dweller at Nob). A Philistine giant (2 Sam. 21:16-17¹⁶And Ishbi-benob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David. ¹⁷But Abishai the son of Zeruiah succored him, and smote the Philistine, and killed him. Then the men of David sware unto him, saying, Thou shalt go no more out with us to battle, that thou quench not the light of Israel. (2 Samuel 21:16‑17)).

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