Bible Dictionary
Sippai
Sippai, also called Saph, was one of the Rephaim, or giant warriors, whom Sibbechai killed in battle.
Definition
Sippai, also called Saph, was one of the Rephaim, or giant warriors. He was killed by Sibbechai in battle at Gezer.
Biblical Usage
Sippai is named in the account of the warriors descended from the giants who were defeated by David’s men.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meaning “threshold,” and the event is placed about 1050 B.C. in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(threshold), Saph, one of the sons of Rephaim, or “the giants,” slain by Sibbechai at Gezer. (1 Chronicles 20:4) (B.C. about 1050.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sip'-i, si-pa'-i.</p><p>See SAPH.</p>