Overview
The Bible addresses shobach across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Hadadezer, Zobah, Syria and Armies. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
Key Bible verses about shobach
Old Testament
2 Samuel
And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. the river: that is, Euphrates Shobach: or, Shophach
And the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew the men of seven hundred chariots of the Syrians, and forty thousand horsemen, and smote Shobach the captain of their host, who died there.
1 Chronicles
And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. river: i.that is, Euphrates Shophach: or, Shobach.2Sam.10.16
But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.
People in the Bible and shobach
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying shobach for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 10:16, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Hadadezer, Zobah, Syria and Armies.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about shobach?
The Bible addresses shobach across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Hadadezer, Zobah, Syria and Armies. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.
How many Bible verses are about shobach?
The Bible references shobach in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention shobach?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 10:16: “And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. the river: that is, Euphrates Shobach: or, Shophach”
Which people in the Bible are associated with shobach?
David.
Preach & teach
Outline a sermon or build a study series on shobach.
Preach a series on Shobach →