Old Testament
Ahasbai
Ahasbai was one of David's mighty warriors, identified as the son of the Maachathite.
Ahasbai is mentioned in the list of David's thirty mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:34. He is identified by his patronymic as the son of the Maachathite, indicating his connection to the region of Maakah. His inclusion in this elite group highlights the diverse origins of the soldiers who served under King David.
In the text
- Verses
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- Books
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- First appears
- 2 Samuel 23:34
- Last appears
- 2 Samuel 23:34
Where Ahasbai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Ziba11 versesA servant of Saul's house who became the steward of Mephibosheth's land under King David.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Nabal18 versesA wealthy but foolish man of Maon who insulted David and died after a divine judgment.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
- Bichri9 versesA Benjamite man whose son Sheba led a rebellion against King David.
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