Shobi
שֹׁבִי/SHOH-by/
“Glorious; perhaps related to 'captive'”
Summary
An Ammonite prince who showed loyalty to David by bringing supplies during his flight from Absalom.
☩Loyalty to David
Shobi was a son of Nahash of Rabbah of the Ammonites. Despite being from the nation with whom David had recently been at war, Shobi remained loyal to the king. He was among the first to meet David at Mahanaim during his flight from Absalom's rebellion, offering hospitality and supplies befitting a powerful chief. His father Nahash had apparently been David's friend, and this bond survived both the insults of Hanun (probably Shobi's brother) and the destruction of Rabbah.
Key verses:2 Samuel 17:27
Related Verses1 mention
2 Samuel· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shobi," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Shobi," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).