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Mishmannah

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Mishmannah was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag. He was among the notable fighters who supported David during his time of distress.

Definition

Mishmannah, whose name means “fatness,” was a Gadite warrior and one of the notable heroes who joined David at Ziklag.

Biblical Usage

Mishmannah is listed among the Gadites who gathered to David at Ziklag during his distress and supported him as a warrior.

Historical Background

He is identified as the fourth of the twelve Gadite warriors associated with David at Ziklag.

Scripture References

Related Figures

Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Fatness, one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:10).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(fatness), the fourth of the twelve lion-faced Gadites who joined David at Ziklag. (1 Chronicles 12:10)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>mish-man'-a (mishmannah): A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag (1Ch 12:10).</p>
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