Bible Dictionary
Tachmonite
Tachmonite was a designation associated with Jashobeam, one of David’s chief warriors. The name is connected with the family or locality of Hachmoni.
Definition
Tachmonite is a designation associated with Jashobeam, one of David’s chief warriors. The term is connected with Hachmonite, the family or local designation found in the parallel genealogical account.
Biblical Usage
The designation occurs in the list of David’s mighty men, where it is associated with Jashobeam and his position among the chief warriors.
Historical Background
The wording is connected with a textual difference between the account in Samuel and the parallel account in Chronicles. The supplied material identifies “Hachmonite” as the clearer form.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
=Hach’monite, a name given to Jashobeam (2 Sam. 23:8; comp. 1 Chr. 11:11).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tak'-mo-nit.</p><p>See TAHCHEMONITE.</p>