Strong's Lexicon Shobi: Shobi Original Word: שׁוֹבִי Word Origin: Derived from the root שׁוּב (shuv), meaning "to return" or "to turn back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shobi in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Shobi is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to identify a specific individual who played a supportive role during King David's reign. Cultural and Historical Background: Shobi was the son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites. The Ammonites were a neighboring people often in conflict with Israel. However, during Absalom's rebellion against King David, Shobi demonstrated loyalty to David by providing him with supplies and support when David fled Jerusalem. This act of kindness highlights the complex relationships between Israel and its neighbors and underscores the theme of loyalty and support in times of crisis. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shabah Definition appar. an Ammonite prince NASB Translation Shobi (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֹׁבִי proper name, masculine apparently Ammonite prince, ׳וְשׁ 2 Samuel 17:27, ᵐ5. Ουεσβει, ᵐ5L καί Ζεφεει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shobi From shabah; captor; Shobi, an Ammonite -- Shobi. see HEBREW shabah Forms and Transliterations וְשֹׁבִ֨י ושבי veshoVi wə·šō·ḇî wəšōḇîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 17:27 HEB: דָוִ֖ד מַחֲנָ֑יְמָה וְשֹׁבִ֨י בֶן־ נָחָ֜שׁ NAS: to Mahanaim, Shobi the son KJV: to Mahanaim, that Shobi the son INT: David to Mahanaim Shobi the son of Nahash 1 Occurrence |
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