Eznites עֵצֶן
Adino the Eznite; one of David's mighty men.
Who is Eznites in the Bible?
Eznites refers to the clan or place of origin of Adino, one of King David's mightiest warriors, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:8. Adino the Eznite, also known as Josheb-Basshebeth, served as chief of David's elite fighting force called "the Three" and is remembered for an extraordinary feat of valor in which he killed eight hundred men with his spear in a single battle. The exact location or meaning of "Eznite" remains unclear from the biblical text, though it appears to designate either a geographic region or a family clan from which this warrior descended. His inclusion among David's mighty men demonstrates his exceptional skill and courage as one of Israel's greatest soldiers during the reign of King David.
Biography
The Eznites are mentioned in 2Sa.23.8 in reference to Adino, one of David's mighty men. The verse states that "Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter." Some translations render "Josheb-Basshebeth" as "Adino the Eznite," suggesting that he was from a place or clan called Eznite. The exact location or meaning of Eznite is not clear from the biblical text. Adino's feat of killing eight hundred men with his spear in a single battle highlights his exceptional skill and bravery as one of David's elite warriors.
In Scripture
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- 2 Samuel 23:8
"These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | עֵצֶן |