308. Achasbay
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Achasbay: Achasbai

Original Word: אֲחַסְבַּי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Achacbay
Pronunciation: a-khas-bah'ee
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-as-bah'ee)
Definition: Achasbai
Meaning: Achasbai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ahasbai

Of uncertain derivation; Achasbai, an Israelite -- Ahasbai.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Ahasbai (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲחַסְבַּי proper name, masculine father of Eliphelet, one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:34. (Meaning dubious; 1 Chronicles 11:35 has אוּר׃, followed by חֵפֶר; text. probably corrupt.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to take refuge.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Achasbai, the following Greek entries may be of interest due to their thematic connections:
G2271 (ἠσυχία • hēsychia): Meaning "quietness" or "rest," this term can relate to the concept of refuge or peace, which is thematically similar to the meaning of Achasbai.
G3788 (ὀφθαλμός • ophthalmos): Meaning "eye," this term is not directly related to Achasbai but is included for its potential metaphorical use in biblical texts, often symbolizing watchfulness or protection, akin to the sheltering aspect of Achasbai's name.

In summary, Achasbai is a biblical figure whose name signifies protection and refuge, reflecting the values and attributes esteemed in the context of Israel's history and David's reign.

Usage: Achasbai is mentioned in the context of genealogies and lists of warriors in the Old Testament. It is a personal name associated with a specific individual.

Context: Achasbai is noted in the Old Testament as the father of Eliphelet, one of David's mighty warriors. This reference is found in 2 Samuel 23:34, where Eliphelet is listed among the valiant men who served King David. The mention of Achasbai highlights the importance of familial lineage and the valor associated with his son. The name itself, suggesting protection or refuge, may reflect the character or reputation of the family within the tribal and military context of ancient Israel.

Forms and Transliterations
אֲחַסְבַּ֖י אחסבי ’ă·ḥas·bay ’ăḥasbay achasBai
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 23:34
HEB: אֱלִיפֶ֥לֶט בֶּן־ אֲחַסְבַּ֖י בֶּן־ הַמַּֽעֲכָתִ֑י
NAS: the son of Ahasbai, the son
KJV: the son of Ahasbai, the son
INT: Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai the son of the Maacathite

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 308
1 Occurrence


’ă·ḥas·bay — 1 Occ.















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