Berean Strong's Lexicon Yishbo Benob: Yishbo Benob Original Word: יִשְׁבִּי בְּנוֹב Word Origin: The name is of uncertain origin, but it is a compound of two elements: יִשְׁבִּי (Yishbi) and בְּנוֹב (Benob). The first part, יִשְׁבִּי, may derive from a root meaning "to sit" or "to dwell," while בְּנוֹב could refer to a location or a clan name. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yishbo Benob, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of giants or formidable warriors can be related to Greek terms like Γίγας (Gigas), meaning "giant." Usage: Yishbo Benob is a Philistine warrior mentioned in the context of battles against Israel. He is noted for his formidable size and strength, being one of the descendants of the giants (Rephaim). His name appears in the narrative as a threat to King David, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines. Cultural and Historical Background: The Philistines were a significant adversary of Israel during the time of the united monarchy. They were known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry. Giants, or Rephaim, are mentioned in various ancient Near Eastern texts and are often depicted as formidable opponents. The narrative of Yishbo Benob reflects the broader theme of divine deliverance and the protection of God's anointed king, David. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashab and Nob Definition "his dwelling (is) in Nob," a Philistine NASB Translation Ishbi-benob (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs ישׁבו בְנֹב Kt, יִשׁבּי בְנֹב Qr, proper name, masculine a gigantic Philistine 2 Samuel 21:16; but read וַיֵּשְׁבוּ בְנֹב and they dwelt in Gob, and translated to 2 Samuel 21:15 We Dr Bu. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ishbi-benob From yashab and Nob, with a pronominal suffix and a preposition interposed; his dwelling (is) in Nob; Jishbo-be-Nob, a Philistine -- Ishbi-benob (from the margin). see HEBREW yashab see HEBREW Nob Forms and Transliterations בְּנֹ֜ב בנב bə·nōḇ beNo bənōḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 21:16 HEB: (וְיִשְׁבִּ֨י ק) בְּנֹ֜ב אֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ בִּילִידֵ֣י NAS: Then Ishbi-benob, who KJV: And Ishbibenob, which [was] of the sons INT: Ishbi-benob who the descendants |