Ezbai אֶזְבָּ֑י

Male H0229 1 book

Father of Naarai, one of David's mighty men.

Biography

Ezbai is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.11.37. He was the father of Naarai, who was one of King David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom (2Sa.23.8-39; 1Ch.11.10-47). Naarai, son of Ezbai, is listed among these mighty men, indicating that he was a skilled and valiant warrior.

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In Scripture

1 biblical book
1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 11:37

    "Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,"

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew אֶזְבָּ֑י H0229
Encyclopedia Article

Ezbai

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

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(1) ('etsbon; Peshitta, 'etsba`on; Septuagint Thasoban): A son of Gad (Ge 46:16) = Ozni of Nu 26:16 (see OZNI).

(2) ('etsbon