2 Samuel 23:27
New International Version
Abiezer from Anathoth, Sibbekai the Hushathite,

New Living Translation
Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;

English Standard Version
Abiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Berean Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

King James Bible
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

New King James Version
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

New American Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

NASB 1995
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

NASB 1977
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Amplified Bible
Abiezer of Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Christian Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

American Standard Version
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

English Revised Version
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai (son of Hushai),

International Standard Version
Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Majority Standard Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

NET Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

New Heart English Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Sibbekai the Hushathite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

World English Bible
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Young's Literal Translation
Abiezer the Annethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Abiezer of Anathoth, Mobonnai of Husati,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai from Hushah,

New American Bible
Abiezer, from Anathoth; Sibbecai, from Husha;

New Revised Standard Version
Abiezer of Anathoth; Mebunnai the Hushathite;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunai the Hushathite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Abiazar, who was from Natuth, Mebni, who was from Khushath
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Abiezer the Anothite, of the sons of the Anothite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
26Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, 27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, 28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:22-25
And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. / These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 27:6
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

1 Chronicles 11:10-14
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 12:8-15
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: / Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, / Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, ...

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 12:21-22
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. / For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

1 Chronicles 27:34
Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:10
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:32-40
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Kings 2:32-33
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”


Treasury of Scripture

Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

Abiezer

1 Chronicles 11:28
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,

Antothite

1 Chronicles 27:12
The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benjamites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Anetothite

1 Chronicles 11:19
And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest.

Sibbecai

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2 Samuel 23
1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises
6. The different state of the wicked
8. A catalogue of David's mighty men














Abiezer the Anathothite
The name "Abiezer" means "father of help" or "my father is help" in Hebrew. This name reflects a legacy of divine assistance and support, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. Abiezer is listed among David's mighty warriors, indicating his valor and significant role in David's military campaigns. The term "Anathothite" refers to his origin from Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin. Anathoth is historically significant as it was a Levitical city, and later, the prophet Jeremiah hailed from there. This connection to a Levitical city suggests a heritage of spiritual and religious significance, underscoring the idea that God often raises leaders from places of spiritual heritage to fulfill His purposes.

Mebunnai the Hushathite
The name "Mebunnai" is less common, and its meaning is not entirely clear, but it may be related to the Hebrew root meaning "to build" or "to construct," suggesting a person of strength and stability. Mebunnai is also known as Sibbecai in other biblical passages, such as 1 Chronicles 11:29, indicating that he may have been known by more than one name, a common practice in ancient times. The designation "Hushathite" indicates his origin from Hushah, a place not widely known in biblical records, which may suggest a humble or obscure beginning. Despite this, Mebunnai's inclusion among David's mighty men highlights the biblical theme that God often chooses the seemingly insignificant or overlooked individuals to accomplish great things, emphasizing that one's background does not limit their potential in God's plan.

(27) Abiezer.--He was general for the ninth month (1Chronicles 27:12). He was of Anathoth, a priestly city of Benjamin, the home of Jeremiah.

Mebunnai.--According to 2Samuel 21:18 Sibbechai, and to 1Chronicles 11:29 Sibbecai, these being the same in the Hebrew. The two names are much alike in the original and might be easily confused. He slew the giant Saph (2Samuel 21:18), and was the general for the eighth month (1Chronicles 27:11). . . .

Verse 27. - Abiezer. He had the command of the ninth brigade (1 Chronicles 27:12). Anathoth, now Mata, was a priestly city in Benjamin (Joshua 21:18), the home of Abiathar (1 Kings 2:26), and the birthplace of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1). Anethothite and Antothite, in the parallel places in Chronicles, are merely different ways of pronouncing the same Hebrew consonants. Mebunnai. Written Sibbechai in 2 Samuel 21:18, and, as the name is so written in both the parallel places in Chronicles, Mebunnai is probably a mistake. In 1 Chronicles 27:11 he is said to have been commander of the eighth brigade, and to have been a Zarhite of the town of Hushah, in the tribe of Judah (see 1 Chronicles 4:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abiezer
אֲבִיעֶ֙זֶר֙ (’ă·ḇî·‘e·zer)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 44: Abiezer -- 'my father is help', a Manassite, also a Benjamite

the Anathothite,
הָֽעַנְּתֹתִ֔י (hā·‘an·nə·ṯō·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6069: Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth

Mebunnai
מְבֻנַּ֖י (mə·ḇun·nay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4012: Mebunnai -- one of David's men

the Hushathite,
הַחֻשָׁתִֽי׃ (ha·ḥu·šā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2843: Hushathite -- a Chushathite


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