Overview
The Bible addresses sibbechai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Goliath, Armies, Philistines and Rephaim, or Giants, the.
Key Bible verses about sibbechai
Old Testament
1 Chronicles
Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, Sibbecai: or, Mebunnai Ilai: or, Zalmon
And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the children of the giant: and they were subdued. arose: or, continued: Heb. stood Gezer: or, Gob the giant: or, Rapha
The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying sibbechai for yourself
- Begin with 2 Samuel 21:18, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Goliath, Armies, Philistines and Rephaim, or Giants, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about sibbechai?
The Bible addresses sibbechai across 4 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Chronicles and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Goliath, Armies, Philistines and Rephaim, or Giants, the.
How many Bible verses are about sibbechai?
The Bible references sibbechai in 4 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention sibbechai?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 2 Samuel 21:18: “And it came to pass after this, that there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob: then Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the giant. the giant: or, Rapha Saph: or, Sippai”
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