Gizonites גִּזוֹנִי
A people group mentioned in the Old Testament.
Who is Gizonites in the Bible?
The Gizonites were a people group mentioned in the Old Testament, known primarily through a single biblical reference to Hashem the Gizonite in 1 Chronicles 11:34. Hashem appears in David's list of mighty warriors, indicating that at least some members of this group served as skilled military personnel during David's reign. Beyond this brief mention, virtually nothing else is recorded about the Gizonites in Scripture, leaving their exact origin, location, and cultural identity uncertain. Scholars believe they may have been a clan or tribal group within or near ancient Israel, but without additional biblical or historical documentation, their significance remains largely unknown. Their inclusion in David's warrior roster suggests they held some military prominence during the United Monarchy period, though they fade from the biblical historical record after this single notation.
Biography
The Gizonites are mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1Ch.11.34, as part of a list of David's mighty warriors. Hashem the Gizonite is named among these warriors, but no further information is provided about him or the Gizonite people. The context suggests that the Gizonites may have been a clan or a people group living in or near Israel during the time of David's reign, but their exact identity and location remain unknown due to the lack of additional biblical or historical references.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 11:34
"the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Hebrew | גִּזוֹנִי |