and Ishbibenob, who was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear was three hundred shekels of bronze in weight, he being armed with a new sword, thought he would kill David.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Jesbibenob may signify, “Jesbi, the son of Ob.” Septuagint “Jesbe, of Nob, who was of the race of the giants.” Arapha seems to have been one of great fame, (verse 18–21–22) who had several children; unless other giants assumed his name. Calmet.—Ounces. Hebrew “sicles of brass, in weight.” Sicles is only understood, as on similar occasions. Neither is sword expressed; ( Bible.) so that some think he had on a new suit of armour. Sym. “a sword.” Rom. Septuagint “a club.” The weight of the whole spear is specified in Hebrew Septuagint and so forth ( Calmet.) as weighing “300—of brass,” ( Bible.) of which metal it seems to have been formed, as the Jews had no such money till the captivity.