Hushathites חֻשָׁתִי

The Hushathites are mentioned in several passages in 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles as a clan or family that produced notable warriors during the reign of King David.

In 2Sa.21.18 and 1Ch.20.4, Sibbecai the Hushathite is credited with killing Saph (or Sippai), one of the descendants of the giants (Rephaim) during a battle with the Philistines at Gob.

Sibbecai the Hushathite is also listed among David's mighty warriors in 2Sa.23.27 and 1Ch.11.29. These mighty warriors were an elite group of soldiers known for their exceptional bravery and military prowess.

In 1Ch.27.11, Sibbecai the Hushathite is mentioned as the leader of the eighth division of David's army, which served the king for one month out of the year.

Another Hushathite, Mebunnai, is mentioned in 2Sa.23.27 as one of David's mighty warriors. However, in the parallel passage in 1Ch.11.29, he is called Sibbecai, suggesting that Mebunnai may have been another name for Sibbecai or a scribal variation.

The Hushathites' repeated mention in the context of David's mighty warriors and military leaders indicates that they were a family or clan known for their skill in battle and their loyalty to the king. Their contributions to David's military success helped to establish and maintain his kingdom.