1 Chronicles 11:29 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:29 mean?

1 Chronicles 11:29 lists two men, Sibbecai the Hushathite and Ilai the Ahohite, as part of a group being named. This verse is part of a record of David’s mighty warriors, highlighting individuals who served with distinction in his army.

The book of 1 Chronicles is recounting the names of those who played important roles during King David’s reign. The writer is presenting a historical list to the people of Israel, emphasizing the loyalty and valor of David’s key supporters. Each name and designation connects these men to their families or hometowns, underlining their identity and heritage within the nation’s story.

Where else these words appear

“Sibbecai” Hebrew H5444 · used in 4 verses

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.
1 Chronicles 20:4 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.
1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

“Hushathite” Hebrew H2843 · used in 5 verses

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.
2 Samuel 23:27 Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
1 Chronicles 20:4 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.

“Ahohite” Hebrew H266 · used in 5 verses

2 Samuel 23:9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:
2 Samuel 23:28 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
1 Chronicles 11:12 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.