1 Chronicles 11:46 — Word Study
WLCאֱלִיאֵל֙ הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים וִירִיבַ֥י וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י אֶלְנָ֑עַם וְיִתְמָ֖ה הַמּוֹאָבִֽי׃
BSAElielʼĔlîyʼêl [from Machaveh] the MahaviteMachăvîym△ JeribaiYᵉrîybay△ [my contentment] and JoshaviahYôwshavyâh△ [Jehovah makes equal] the sonsbên [descendants, offspring] of ElnaamʼElnaʻam△ [God is delight] IthmahYithmâh△ [orphan, without parents] the MoabiteMôwʼâbîy [from the land of Moab, descendant of Lot]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֱלִיאֵל֙ | Eliel | Noun proper masculine |
| הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים | the Mahavite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine plural absolute |
| וִירִיבַ֥י | and Jeribai | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה | and Joshaviah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| בְּנֵ֣י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| אֶלְנָ֑עַם | Elnaam | Noun proper masculine |
| וְיִתְמָ֖ה | and Ithmah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| הַמּוֹאָבִֽי׃ | the Moabite | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite, |
| KJV | Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, |
| ASV | Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, |
| YLT | Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, |
| WEB | Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, |
| BBE | Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, |
Where they part company is in additional descriptive phrases, but the core names remain unchanged.
The sentence consists of a main clause followed by descriptive phrases, listing the warriors and their lineage.
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 11:46
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Context — The Mighty Warriors of Davidgenerated
1 Chronicles 11:46 lists some of David's mighty warriors, emphasizing their heritage and valor. This verse is part of a broader account that details the names and feats of those who served alongside David, showcasing the strength and loyalty of his men during his reign. The mention of these warriors serves to honor their contributions to David's victories and the establishment of his kingdom.
Cross References
The Key Word — אֱלִיאֵל, 'e.li.'Elgenerated
The name אֱלִיאֵל (Eliy'el) means 'my God is God.' It signifies a strong faith and devotion, common among several biblical figures, including warriors in David's army. The parsing indicates it is a masculine proper noun, suggesting a specific individual rather than a general term.
Eliel's inclusion in this list highlights his role as one of David's warriors, linking him to the broader narrative of loyalty and strength in Israel's history.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main structure of the verse is built around a series of noun phrases, each identifying a warrior and his lineage. The finite verb is implied, as the list functions as a catalog of names. The order emphasizes the names of the warriors, establishing their identities and connections.
The Hebrew word order places the names first, drawing attention to the individuals before their descriptions, which underscores their importance in the narrative.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אֱלִיאֵל as ελιηλ, maintaining the name's integrity. This choice shows continuity in the recognition of Eliel's significance as a warrior.
The Greek rendering does not alter the meaning but reflects the same individuals, indicating the historical importance of these figures in both Hebrew and Greek traditions.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 11:46 lists Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai, and Joshaviah as sons of Elnaam, along with Ithmah the Moabite. These names represent some of David's mighty warriors, showcasing their heritage and roles in his army.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
They were a group of valiant men who served under King David, known for their bravery and loyalty, as documented in 1 Chronicles.
Eliel means 'my God is God', reflecting a strong faith in God.
Being a Mahavite indicates a person's origin from Machaveh, linking them to a specific geographical and cultural background.
These names honor the contributions of David's warriors and highlight the diverse backgrounds of those who supported him during his reign.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What qualities do you think made these warriors valuable to David?
- How does understanding the meanings of these names enhance your view of the text?
- In what ways can we honor the contributions of those who serve in our communities today?
- How do the backgrounds of these warriors reflect the diversity of Israel during David's reign?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 11:46 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleSo called, either because he was by birth a Moabite, though now proselyted to the true religion, or from some eminent service done by him against the Moabites, as among the Romans Scipio was called Asiatic and African, because of his great achievements and victories over those parts and people.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 11 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(46) Eliel.—Perhaps the Gadite of 1 Chronicles 12:11. The Mahavite.—Probably a corruption of “the Mahanaimite.” Mahanaim was in Gad.
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 11 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges46. the Mahavite] Read perhaps, “the Mahanite,” i.e. inhabitant of Mahanaim, a town east of Jordan; cp. 2 Samuel 17:27.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 11 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Tyndale line
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite;
Eliel the Mehavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahauite, and Ieribai and Ioshauiah the sonnes of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Strictly literal
Eliel of Mahavim, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Jithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Machavite, and Jerihal, and Joshavyah, the son of Elna'am, and Yithmah the Moabite,
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
From the Latin
Eliel a Mithumite, and Jeribai, and Josaia the sons of Elnaim, and Jethma a Moabite, Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel of Masobia.
Simplified
Eliel the Mahavite; Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam; Ithmah the Moabite;
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all eight words matched in the translation. This consistency suggests a stable tradition regarding the names and identities of David's warriors.
אֱלִיאֵל֙ הַֽמַּחֲוִ֔ים וִירִיבַ֥י וְיוֹשַׁוְיָ֖ה בְּנֵ֣י אֶלְנָ֑עַם וְיִתְמָ֖ה הַמּוֹאָבִֽי׃
8 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 11:46
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word אֱלִיאֵל (Eliy'el) means 'my God is God' or 'El is God.' It refers to several individuals, primarily during the Divided Monarchy, including chiefs in David's army and members of the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin. The name appears in 1 Chronicles, where it is associated with various roles, such as a Levite and a chief Kohathite.
אֱלִיאֵל n.pr.m. (Ēl is God, or my God is God) only Ch.
two or three of David’s chiefs
chief of Manasseh
two chiefs of Benjamin
chief of the Hebronites
a chief Kohathite
a Levite
base
H447 אֱלִיאֵל
447 'Eliy'el el-ee-ale'
from 410 repeated; God of (his) God; Eliel, the name of nine
Israelites:--Eliel.
see HEBREW for 0410
אֱלִיאֵל (e.li.el) — Eliel.
A man of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.24
§ Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God"
1) an ancestor of Samuel
2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men)
3) a Levite with David in moving the ark
4) a chief of Manasseh
5) two chiefs of Benjamin
6) a chief Kohathite
7) a Levite
אֱלִיאֵל (e.li.el) — Eliel.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.20;
son of: Shimei (H8096N);
brother of: Jakim (H3356), Zichri (H2147H), Zabdi (H2067H), Elienai (H0462), Zillethai (H6769), Adaiah (H5718H), Beraiah (H1256) and Shimrath (H8119)
§ Eliel = "my God is God" or "El is God"
1) an ancestor of Samuel
2) chief in David's army (might be two or three different men)
3) a Levite with David in moving the ark
4) a chief of Manasseh
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Eliel
To whom God is might. (1.) A chief of Manasseh, on the east of Jordan (1 Chr. 5:24).
(2.) A Gadite who joined David in the hold at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:11).
(3.) One of the overseers of the offerings in the reign of Hezekiah (2 Chr. 31:13).
(to whom God is strength). One of the heads of the tribe of Manasseh on the east of Jordan. (1 Chronicles 5:24) A forefather of Samuel the prophet. (1 Chronicles 6:34) A chief man in the tribe of Benjamin. (1 Chronicles 8:20) Also a Benjamite chief. (1 Chronicles 8:22) One of the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46) Another of the same guard. (1 Chronicles 11:47) One of the Gadite heroes who came across Jordan to David when he was in the wilderness of Judah hiding from Saul. (1 Chronicles 12:11) A…
God, my God
מַחֲוִים (Machaviym) refers to the Mahavites, inhabitants of a place called Machaveh. The term is used in the plural form, suggesting a group or people, and is only mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46, where it identifies Eliel as one of David's mighty warriors. The exact origin of the name is unclear.
מַחֲוִים appar. adj.gent., only 1 Ch 11:46
ref
H4233 מַחֲוִים
4233 Machaviym makh-av-eem'
apparently a patrial, but from an unknown place (in the
plural only for a singular); a Machavite or inhabitant of some
place named Machaveh:--Mahavite.
מַחֲוִים (ma.cha.vim) — Mahavite.
People descended from Mahav(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
§ Mahavite = "propagators"
1) apparently, an inhabitant of a place called 'Macheweh'
1a) the designation of Eliel, one of David's mighty warriors
Art | Ngmpa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ngmpa
ma'-ha-vit (machawim, "villagers"): The description given to Eliel, one of David's warrior guard (1Ch 11:46), perhaps to distinguish him from the Eliel in the next verse. Massoretic Text is very obscure here.
יְרִיבַי (Yriybay) refers to Jeribai, a hero of David mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46. The name is derived from a root meaning 'contentious,' and he is noted as a descendant of Elnaam and brother of Joshaviah. The entries consistently identify him as a warrior during the time of the Divided Monarchy.
[יְרִיבַי] n.pr.m. a hero of David;—1 Ch 11:46
ref
H3403 יְרִיבַי
3403 Yriybay yer-eeb-ah'ee
from 3401; contentious; Jeribai, an Israelite:--Jeribai.
see HEBREW for 03401
יְרִיבַי (ye.ri.vay) — Jeribai.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
son of: Elnaam (H0493);
brother of: Joshaviah (H3145)
§ Jeribai = "my contentions"
a descendant of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
jer'-i-bi, jer-i-ba'-i (yeribhay, meaning uncertain): One of David's mighty men of the armies (1Ch 11:46); one of the names not found in the list in 2Sa 23:24-29 a.
(whom Jehovah defends), one of the Bene-Elnaan, named among the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46)
→ A valiant man of David's guard 1Ch 11:46
יוֹשַׁוְיָה (Yowshavyah) is a Hebrew name meaning 'Jehovah makes equal.' It is derived from the components for Jehovah (H3068) and a root meaning to sit or dwell (H7737). This name refers to a man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46, identified as one of David's mighty warriors, the son of Elnaam and brother of Jeribai.
יוֹשַׁוְיָה n.pr.m. one of David’s heroes 1 Ch 11:46
ref
H3145 יוֹשַׁוְיָה
3145 Yowshavyah yo-shav-yaw'
from 3068 and 7737; Jehovah-set; Joshavjah, an
Israelite:--Joshaviah. Compare 3144.
see HEBREW for 03068
see HEBREW for 07737
see HEBREW for 03144
יוֹשַׁוְיָה (yo.shav.yah) — Joshaviah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
son of: Elnaam (H0493);
brother of: Jeribai (H3403)
§ Joshaviah = "Jehovah makes equal"
son of Elnaam and one of David's mighty warriors
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
josh-a-vi'-a (yoshawyah, allied form to JOSHAH (which see)): Son of Elnaam, one of the band of braves who served David (1Ch 11:46), omitted from the list of 2Sa 23, which is less complete and differs in detail.
(whom Jehovah makes dwell), the son of Elnaam, and one of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46) (B.C. 1046.)
the seat, alteration, or captivity of the Lord
→ One of David's bodyguards 1Ch 11:46
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
אֶלְנָ֑עַם (Elna`am) means 'God is delight' or 'God is pleasantness.' It refers to a man mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:46, who was the father of two of David's warriors. The name is derived from the words for God and pleasantness.
אֶלְנָ֑עַם n.pr.m. (God is pleasantness) father of two of David’s heroes 1 Ch 11:46 (not in S).
done
H493 אֶלְנָ֑עַם
493 'Elna`am el-nah'-am
from 410 and 5276; God (is his) delight; Elnaam, an
Israelite:--Elnaam.
see HEBREW for 0410
see HEBREW for 05276
אֶלְנָ֑עַם (el.na.am) — Elnaam.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46;
father of: Jeribai (H3403), Joshaviah (H3145)
§ Elnaam = "God is delight" or "God is pleasantness"
the father of two of David's mighty warriors
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
el-na'-am ('elna`am, "God is delightfulness"; compare Phoenician "Gadnaam"):
According to Massoretic Text the father of two of David's warriors (1Ch 11:46); according to Septuagint himself one of the warriors.
(God his delight), the father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, two of David’s guard, according to (1 Chronicles 11:46)
God's fairness
→ Father of two distinguished warriors 1Ch 11:46
יִתְמָה (Yithmah) refers to a man from Moab, noted as one of David's valiant warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:46. The name is derived from a root meaning 'orphanage.' The entries consistently identify Ithmah as a personal name without significant disagreement among the lexicons.
יִתְמָה n.pr.m. one of David’s valiant men, 1 Ch 11:46
ref
H3495 יִתְמָה
3495 Yithmah yith-maw'
from the same as 3490; orphanage; Jithmah, an
Israelite:--Ithmah.
see HEBREW for 03490
יִתְמָה (yit.mah) — Ithmah.
A man of the Moabites living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.46
§ Ithmah = "orphan"
a Moabite, one of David's mighty warriors
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
ith'-ma (yithmah, "purity"): A citizen of the country of the Moabites, David's deadly enemies, yet mentioned as one of the king's heroes (1Ch 11:46).
(bereavedness), a Moabite, one of the heroes of David’s guard. (1 Chronicles 11:46)
an orphan
→ A Moabite 1Ch 11:46
מוֹאָבִי (Mow'abiy) refers to a Moabite or Moabitess, indicating someone from Moab, a region east of the Dead Sea. The term is derived from the root word for Moab itself (מוֹאָב, H4124), and is used to describe both male and female descendants of Moab.
מוֹאָבִי, מוֹאֲבִיָּה adj.gent. Moabitish
base
H4125 מוֹאָבִי, מוֹאֲבִיָּה Moabitish
4125 Mow'abiy mo-aw-bee'
feminine Mownabiyah {mo-aw-bee-yaw'}; or Mowabiyth
{mo-aw-beeth'}; patronymical from 4124; a Moabite or
Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab:--(woman) of Moab,
Moabite(-ish, -ss).
see HEBREW for 04124
מוֹאָבִי (mo.a.vi) — Moabite.
Someone from Moab, a Moabite = "from father: what father?"
1) a citizen of Moab
2) an inhabitant of the land of Moab
Another name of mo.av (מוֹאָב "Moab" H4124G)
Art | Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
Moabite
The designation of a tribe descended from Moab, the son of Lot (Gen. 19:37). From Zoar, the cradle of this tribe, on the south-eastern border of the Dead Sea, they gradually spread over the region on the east of Jordan. Rameses II., the Pharaoh of the Oppression, enumerates Moab (Muab) among his conquests. Shortly before the Exodus, the warlike Amorites crossed the Jordan under Sihon their king and drove the Moabites (Num. 21:26-30) out of the region between the Arnon and the Jabbok, and occupied it, making Heshbon their capital. They were then confined to the territory to the south of the Arnon.
On their journey the Israelites did not pass through Moab, but through the “wilderness” to the east (Deut. 2:8;