Ishbi-benob

Warrior

A giant and descendant of Rapha, mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:16, living during Israel's united kingdom.

About Ishbi-benob

A giant who almost killed David. During one of his many battles with the Philistines, David grew faint and Ishbi-benob almost killed him. Abishai killed the giant and saved David (2 Samuel 21:16).

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Family Relationships

Parents
Rapha
Half-siblings 4
Goliath, Saph, Lahmi, Huge Man

Key References

2 Samuel 21:16

Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.

All Scripture References (1)

2 Samuel (1)
2 Samuel 21:16

Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David.