Berean Strong's Lexicon Abishay: Abishai Original Word: אֲבִישַׁי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אָב (av, meaning "father") and יֵשַׁע (yesha, meaning "salvation" or "deliverance"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Abishai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates it as Αβισαι (Abisai). Usage: Abishai means "my father is Jesse" or "father of a gift." In the biblical narrative, Abishai is a prominent figure known for his loyalty and bravery. He is the son of Zeruiah, David's sister, making him King David's nephew. Abishai is often depicted as a valiant warrior and a key military leader in David's army. Cultural and Historical Background: Abishai lived during the time of King David, a period marked by the consolidation of the Israelite kingdom and numerous military campaigns. As a member of David's inner circle, Abishai played a crucial role in several significant events, reflecting the importance of kinship and loyalty in ancient Israelite society. His actions and decisions were often driven by a strong sense of duty to his family and king. 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. 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 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 |