Person Old Testament
Sibbecai
Also known as Sibbecai =ESV, KJV; Sibbekai =NIV; Sibbechai =KJV, Mebunnai =ESV, KJV; Sibbekai =NIV
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) was one of David's mighty men, a Hushathite who fought valiantly in David's battles. Mentioned in 5 verses across 2 books, first at 2 Samuel 21:18.
Why it matters. One of David's mighty men, a Hushathite.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Sibbecai
Sibbecai (or Mebunnai) is mentioned in 2Sa.21.18, 23:27, and 1Ch.11.29, 20:4, 1Ch.27.11 as one of David's mighty men, a group of skilled warriors who fought alongside David and played a significant role in his military campaigns. Sibbecai is described as a Hushathite, indicating his place of origin or clan affiliation. He is known for his bravery in battle, particularly in the fight against the Philistines at Gob, where he killed Saph (or Sippai), one of the descendants of the giants (2Sa.21.18; 1Ch.20.4). In 1Ch.27.11, Sibbecai is listed as the commander of the eighth division of David's army, which served during the eighth month of the year. His inclusion among David's mighty men and his leadership role in the army demonstrate his valor and military prowess.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 2 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.