3430. Yishbo Benob
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Yishbo Benob: Yishbo Benob

Original Word: יִשְׁבּוֹ בְּנֹב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yishbow b-Nob
Pronunciation: yish-BOH beh-NOHV
Phonetic Spelling: (yish-bo'beh-nobe)
Definition: Yishbo Benob
Meaning: Jishbo-be-Nob

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ishbi-benob

From yashab and Nob, with a pronominal suffix and a preposition interposed; his dwelling (is) in Nob; Jishbo-be-Nob, a Philistine -- Ishbi-benob (from the margin).

see HEBREW yashab

see HEBREW Nob

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yashab and Nob
Definition
"his dwelling (is) in Nob," a Philistine
NASB Translation
Ishbi-benob (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
ישׁבו בְנֹב Kt, יִשׁבּי בְנֹב Qr, proper name, masculine a gigantic Philistine 2 Samuel 21:16; but read וַיֵּ˜שְׁבוּ בְנֹב and they dwelt in Gob, and translated to 2 Samuel 21:15 We Dr Bu.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁב (yashab), meaning "to sit" or "to dwell," combined with נֹב (Nob), a location.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for this specific proper noun, as it is a unique name found in the Hebrew text. However, related Greek terms might include those used for giants or warriors in the Septuagint, such as γίγας (gigas) for "giant."

Usage: This proper noun refers to a Philistine warrior mentioned in the context of a battle with David's men.

Context: Jishbo-be-Nob is a Philistine warrior mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 2 Samuel 21:16. He is described as one of the descendants of the giants, indicating his formidable size and strength. The text recounts that Jishbo-be-Nob wielded a new spear, and his intention was to kill King David during a battle. However, Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, came to David's aid and struck down the Philistine, saving the king's life. This event underscores the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines and highlights the bravery and loyalty of David's warriors. The account of Jishbo-be-Nob serves as a reminder of the constant threats faced by David and his reliance on his mighty men for protection and victory in battle.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּנֹ֜ב בנב bə·nōḇ beNo bənōḇ
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 21:16
HEB: (וְיִשְׁבִּ֨י ק) בְּנֹ֜ב אֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ בִּילִידֵ֣י
NAS: Then Ishbi-benob, who
KJV: And Ishbibenob, which [was] of the sons
INT: Ishbi-benob who the descendants

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3430
1 Occurrence


bə·nōḇ — 1 Occ.















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