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A Formidable Foe
Scholars note that the name 'Ishbi-benob' is likely a textual error, with a more probable reading being that David's men 'halted at Gob.' This giant was a descendant of 'the giant' (ha-Raphah) and wielded a spear with a head weighing about eight pounds, half the weight of Goliath's.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 21:16
18th Century
Theologian
Ishbi-benob - A corrupt reading. The whole passage should perhaps read as follows: And David grew faint. So they halted in Gob (as in [R…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 21:16
19th Century
Bishop
Ishbi-benob. —The name is a strange one, and it is generally thought that some error has crept into the text, but none of the sugg…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 21:16
17th Century
Pastor
And Ishbibenob, which [was] of the sons of the giant
Of Goliath, or of a giant, of the race of them:
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 21:15–22
17th Century
Minister
These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need. …