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RIBAI

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Ribai was a Benjamite and the father of Ittai, one of David’s mighty men. He is mentioned in the lists of David’s warriors.

Definition

Ribai was a Benjamite and the father of Ittai. He is identified in the biblical lists as connected with one of David’s mighty men.

Biblical Usage

Ribai is named in 2 Samuel 23:29 and its parallel in 1 Chronicles 11:31 as the father of Ittai, one of David’s mighty men.

Historical Bible Dictionaries

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ri'-ba-i, ri'-bi (ribhay; Septuagint Rheiba, with variants): A Benjamite, the father of ITTAI (which see), one of David's "mighty men" (2Sa 23:29 parallel 1Ch 11:31).</p>
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