Bible Dictionary
Sibbechai
Sibbechai, also called Sibbecai, was a Hushathite among David’s mighty men. He defeated Saph, a Philistine giant, in battle.
Definition
Sibbechai, also called Sibbecai, was a Hushathite among David’s guard and mighty men. He served as captain of the eighth division of Israel’s army, numbering 24,000 men, and was associated with one of Judah’s principal families, the Zarhites.
Biblical Usage
Sibbechai’s notable exploit was his single combat with Saph, or Sippai, a Philistine giant. He killed him in battle at Gezer or Gob, gaining a place among David’s mighty men.
Historical Background
He was called the Hushathite, probably because of his birthplace, and is identified with a Merarite-related family designation in the supplied material.
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Smith's Bible Dictionary
(a weaver), one of David’s guard, and eighth captain for the eighth month of 24,000 men of the king’s 1043.) He belonged to one of the principal families of Judah, the Zarhites or the descendants of Zerah, and is called “the Hushathite,” probably from the place of his birth. Sibbechai’s great exploit, which gave him a place among the mighty men of David’s army, was his single combat with Saph or Sippai, tire Philistine giant, in the battle at, Gezer or Gob. (2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 20:4)