Ezbai אֶזְבָּ֑י
Father of Naarai, one of David's mighty men.
Who is Ezbai in the Bible?
Ezbai was the father of Naarai, one of King David's mighty men, mentioned only once in 1 Chronicles 11:37. Naarai is listed among the elite warriors who served David and played a crucial role in his military campaigns and the establishment of his kingdom. Though Ezbai himself receives no further biblical attention, his son's inclusion among David's mighty men, as detailed in 2 Samuel 23:8-39 and 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, indicates that Naarai was a skilled and valiant warrior of significant importance to the Davidic kingdom. Ezbai's brief mention in Scripture serves primarily to identify the lineage of one of Israel's honored military leaders.
Biography
Ezbai is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.11.37. He was the father of Naarai, who was one of King David's mighty men. The mighty men were a group of elite warriors who played a significant role in David's military campaigns and in establishing his kingdom (2Sa.23.8-39; 1Ch.11.10-47). Naarai, son of Ezbai, is listed among these mighty men, indicating that he was a skilled and valiant warrior.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:37
"Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אֶזְבָּ֑י |