1 Chronicles 11:29
1 Chronicles 11:29 in Multiple Translations
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite; Ilai the Ahohite;
Sibbecai the Husathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,
Sobbochai a Husathite, Ilai an Ahohite,
Sibbecai, from Hushah’s clan; Ilai from Ahoh’s clan;
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 11:29
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1 Chronicles 11:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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סִבְּכַי֙
הַ/חֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י
עִילַ֖י
הָ/אֲחוֹחִֽי
סִבְּכַי֙
Çibbᵉkay
H5444
Sibbecai
N-proper
הַ/חֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י
Chushâthîy
H2843
Hushathite
Art | Ngmsa
עִילַ֖י
ʻÎylay
H5866
Ilai
N-proper
הָ/אֲחוֹחִֽי
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
Ahohite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:29
סִבְּכַי֙
Çibbᵉkay
H5444
"Sibbecai"
N-proper
Sibbecai was an Israelite warrior and one of David's captains. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel as a brave fighter and leader of 24,000 men. His name means 'weaver'
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18; also called Mebunnai (NIV: Sibbekai) at 2Sa.23.27; Also named: me.vun.nay (מְבֻנַּי "Mebunnai" H4012) § Sibbecai or Sibbechai = "weaver" one of David's guard and 8th captain for the 8th month of 24,000 men of the king's army; a Judaite, descendant of Zerah and called the 'Hushathite'
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Sibbecai, Sibbechai. See also: 2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 20:4; 1 Chronicles 27:11.
הַ/חֻ֣שָׁתִ֔י
Chushâthîy
H2843
"Hushathite"
Art | Ngmsa
Describes someone from the family line of Hushah, like two of David's mighty warriors in 2 Samuel 21:18.
Definition: Someone descended from Hushath(?), first mentioned at 2Sa.21.18 § Hushathite = "inhabitant of Hushah" an inhabitant of Hushah or a descendant of Hushah; the designation given to two of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Hushathite. See also: 2 Samuel 21:18; 1 Chronicles 11:29; 1 Chronicles 27:11.
עִילַ֖י
ʻÎylay
H5866
"Ilai"
N-proper
Ilai was an Israelite warrior and one of David's mighty men, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:28 and 1 Chronicles 11:29. His name means exalted. Ilai was also known as Zalmon, an Ahohite. He lived during the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.28; also called Ilai at 1Ch.11.29; Another name of tsal.mon (צַלְמוֹן "Zalmon" H6756B) § Ilai = "exalted" an Ahohite, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Ilai. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:29.
הָ/אֲחוֹחִֽי
ʼĂchôwchîy
H266
"Ahohite"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ahohite is a descendant of Ahoach, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. In 2 Samuel 23:9, an Ahohite is mentioned as one of David's mighty men, known for bravery. The term refers to a family lineage.
Definition: Someone descended from Ahoah, a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.9; son of: Bela (H1106A); brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Gera (H1617I), Abihud (H0031) and Abishua (H0050H); also called Ahoah at 1Ch.8.4; Group of a.cho.ach (אֲחוֹחַ "Ahoah" H0265) § Ahohite = "brother of rest" one of the clan of Ahoah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ahohite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:9; 1 Chronicles 11:12; 1 Chronicles 27:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:29
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 23:27–28 | Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 27:11 | The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
1 Chronicles 11:29 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 11:29, lists two of David's brave warriors, Sibbecai the Hushathite and Ilai the Ahohite, who fought alongside him. Just like these men, we can be brave and loyal to God and His leaders in our lives, as seen in Joshua 1:9, where God encourages us to be strong and courageous. We can apply this to our daily lives by standing up for what is right, even when it's hard, and by supporting those around us who are doing God's work, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2, where we are told to carry each other's burdens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were Sibbecai the Hushathite and Ilai the Ahohite?
Sibbecai and Ilai were two of David's mighty men, brave warriors who fought alongside him, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:29 and also in 2 Samuel 23:27 and 2 Samuel 23:29, where they are listed among the mighty men of David.
What does it mean to be a Hushathite or an Ahohite?
The terms Hushathite and Ahohite refer to the ancestral homes or families of Sibbecai and Ilai, respectively, similar to how the tribe of Judah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:1-2, where the descendants of Judah are listed.
Why are these names significant in the Bible?
These names are significant because they represent the diverse group of people who rallied around David and supported him in his battles, as seen in 1 Chronicles 12:1-7, where people from different tribes came to David at Ziklag.
What can we learn from the example of Sibbecai and Ilai?
We can learn about the importance of loyalty, bravery, and standing alongside God's appointed leaders, just like Sibbecai and Ilai did with David, as encouraged in Proverbs 27:17, where it says that iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a brave warrior for God, and how can I apply that to my own life?
- How can I, like Sibbecai and Ilai, stand alongside and support the leaders God has placed in my life?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate loyalty and courage in my daily interactions with others?
- In what ways can I, like the mighty men of David, use my unique gifts and abilities to serve God and others?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:29
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:29
Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:29
(29) Sibbecai.—The correct name. (See 1 Chronicles 27:11.) He slew the giant Saph (2 Samuel 21:18). Samuel calls him Mebunnai, by confusion of similar letters. Sibbecai was a Zarhite, i.e., of clan Zerah. Hushah, his township, was in Judah (1 Chronicles 4:4). Ilai.—Samuel has Zalmon, which may be correct, letters having faded. Ahohite.—See 1 Chronicles 11:12.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:29
29. Sibbecai] So 1 Chronicles 27:11, but in 2 Samuel 23:27 “Mebunnai.” the Hushathite] Hushah is probably the name of some place near Beth-lehem (1 Chronicles 4:4). Shuah (ib. 1 Chronicles 4:11) is perhaps another form of the name. Ilai] In 2 Samuel 23:28 “Zalmon.” The two words are more alike in Hebrew than in English, and seem to be various readings of the name which originally appeared in the list. the Ahohite] He was of a Benjamite family; 1 Chronicles 8:4 (“Ahoah”).