Lahmi לַחְמִי
Brother of Goliath the Gittite
Who is Lahmi in the Bible?
Lahmi was the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the famous Philistine giant who was killed by David. According to 1 Chronicles 20:5, Lahmi was slain by Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite during a battle between the Israelites and Philistines at Gob. Though less famous than his brother Goliath, Lahmi's death contributed to the broader Philistine defeats during King David's reign and demonstrated Israel's military strength against their enemies.
Biography
Lahmi was the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the Philistine champion who was killed by David (1Ch.20.5). In another account, he is referred to as "the brother of Goliath the Gittite" (2Sa.21.19). Lahmi was killed by Elhanan, son of Jair the Bethlehemite, during a battle between the Israelites and the Philistines at Gob (2Sa.21.19; 1Ch.20.5). The exact timing of this event is unclear, but it likely occurred during the reign of David. Lahmi's death, along with the defeat of other Philistine warriors, demonstrated the Israelites' military prowess under David's leadership.
Family
Siblings
- Goliath MaleA gigantic manA Philistine giant defeated by David.View full profile →
- Ishbi-benob MaleA gigantic manPhilistine giant who fought against David's men.View full profile →
- Saph MaleA gigantic manPhilistine giant killed by Sibbechai the HushathiteView full profile →
- huge man MaleA gigantic manA huge man from Gath, killed by David's warriors.View full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 20:5
"Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam."
2 Samuel 2 verses
- 2 Samuel 21:16
"Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David."
- 2 Samuel 21:19
"Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | לַחְמִי |
| (same form as previous) | Hebrew | לַחְמִי |