Lexicon Abishay: Abishai Original Word: אֲבִישַׁי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Abishai Or (shorter) Abshay {ab-shah'ee}; from 'ab and shay; father of a gift (i.e. Probably generous); Abishai, an Israelite -- Abishai. see HEBREW 'ab see HEBREW shay NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ab and shay Definition "my father is Jesse," an Isr. name NASB Translation Abishai (21), Abshai (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבִישַׁי proper name, masculine (my father is Jesse; LagBN 75 thinks from אֲבֶן (= בֶּן + ישׁי compare ᵐ5 Ἀβεσσα[ι] 1 Samuel 26:6) — ׳א 1 Samuel 26:6 (twice in verse) + 17 t. 1 & 2Samuel = אַבְשַׁי 2 Samuel 10:10 5t. 1Chronicles — grandson of Jesse; son of Zeruiah & brother of Joab 1 Samuel 26:6 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 26:7,8,9; 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 2:24 + 2 Samuel 20:6 (where read יואב ᵑ6 Th We Dr) + 12 t. 2Sam + 2 Samuel 20:7 (where insert אבישׁי ᵐ5 We Dr) + 5 t. 1Chron. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from אָב (ab, meaning "father") and יֵשַׁי (Yishai, meaning "Jesse").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Abishai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the name may appear transliterated in Greek texts of the Septuagint or New Testament references to Old Testament figures. Usage: Abishai is a proper noun used as a masculine name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to a specific individual known for his role as a warrior and leader. Context: Abishai is a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known as the son of Zeruiah, David's sister, making him David's nephew. He is the brother of Joab and Asahel. Abishai is noted for his loyalty and bravery, often accompanying King David in critical moments. He is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 26:6, where he volunteers to accompany David into Saul's camp. Abishai's military prowess is highlighted in several accounts, including his role in defeating the Philistines and his participation in the battle against Absalom's forces. In 2 Samuel 21:17, Abishai saves David from being killed by a Philistine giant, Ishbi-benob. His loyalty to David is unwavering, although he sometimes exhibits a rash temperament, as seen when he wishes to kill Shimei for cursing David (2 Samuel 16:9). Despite his impulsive nature, Abishai remains a trusted and valiant warrior throughout David's reign. Forms and Transliterations אֲבִישַׁ֔י אֲבִישַׁ֖י אֲבִישַׁ֣י אֲבִישַׁ֤י אֲבִישַׁ֨י אֲבִישַׁי֙ אַבְשַׁ֛י אַבְשַׁ֣י אבישי אבשי וְאַבְשַׁ֣י וַאֲבִישַׁ֖י וַאֲבִישַׁ֞י וַאֲבִישַׁ֣י וַאֲבִישַׁ֥י ׀ ואבישי ואבשי ’ă·ḇî·šay ’aḇ·šay ’ăḇîšay ’aḇšay aviShai avShai vaaviShai veavShai wa’ăḇîšay wa·’ă·ḇî·šay wə’aḇšay wə·’aḇ·šayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 26:6 HEB: הַחִתִּ֗י וְאֶל־ אֲבִישַׁ֨י בֶּן־ צְרוּיָ֜ה NAS: the Hittite and to Abishai the son KJV: the Hittite, and to Abishai the son INT: the Hittite and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah 1 Samuel 26:6 1 Samuel 26:7 1 Samuel 26:8 1 Samuel 26:9 2 Samuel 2:18 2 Samuel 2:24 2 Samuel 3:30 2 Samuel 10:10 2 Samuel 10:14 2 Samuel 16:9 2 Samuel 16:11 2 Samuel 18:2 2 Samuel 18:5 2 Samuel 18:12 2 Samuel 19:21 2 Samuel 20:6 2 Samuel 20:10 2 Samuel 21:17 2 Samuel 23:18 1 Chronicles 2:16 1 Chronicles 11:20 1 Chronicles 18:12 1 Chronicles 19:11 1 Chronicles 19:15 25 Occurrences |
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