Bible Dictionary
Shobi
Shobi, son of Nahash of Rabbah, showed loyalty and kindness to David during Absalom’s rebellion. He helped provide for David and his followers at Mahanaim.
Definition
Shobi was a son of Nahash of Rabbah, an Ammonite. During Absalom’s rebellion he remained faithful to David and helped meet the needs of David and his followers when they reached Mahanaim.
Biblical Usage
Shobi was among those who showed kindness and loyalty to David while David was fleeing from Jerusalem. He was one of the first to meet David at Mahanaim.
Historical Background
The event occurred during David’s flight from Absalom, dated in the supplied material to about 1023 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Captor, son of Nahash of Rabbah, the Ammonite. He showed kindness to David when he fled from Jerusalem to Mahanaim (2 Sam. 17:27).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(glorious) son of Nahash of Rabbah of the children of Ammon. (2 Samuel 17:27) He was one of the first to meet David at Mahanaim on his flight from Absalom. (B.C. 1023.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sho'-bi (shobhi; Ouesbei): One of those who remained faithful to David during the rebellion of Absalom (2Sa 17:27).</p>