Bible Dictionary
Sibbecai
Sibbecai was one of David’s heroes and the commander of the eighth division of Israel’s army. He killed the Philistine giant Saph and is also called Mebunnai.
Definition
Sibbecai, also called Sibbechai and Mebunnai, was one of David’s heroes and a Hushathite. He served as commander of the eighth division of Israel’s army and defeated Saph, a Philistine giant, in battle.
Biblical Usage
Sibbecai appears among David’s mighty men and military commanders. He is remembered for killing the giant Saph at Gob and for leading the eighth monthly division of 24,000 men.
Historical Background
He is also identified as Mebunnai and as Sibbechai the Hushathite.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Lord sustains, one of David’s heroes (1 Chr. 11:29), general of the eighth division of the army (27:11). He slew the giant Saph in the battle of Gob (2 Sam. 21:18; R.V., “Sibbechai”). Called also Mebunnai (23:27).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
= Sibbechai the Hushathite.