2 Samuel 21:16

And Ishbi–benob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear weighed three hundred shekels of brass in weight, he being girded with a new sword, thought to have slain David.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 21:18 Historical context

2 Samuel 21:18 recounts another battle where a son of the giant is killed, continuing the same narrative of defeating the Rephaim.

2 Samuel 21:20 Historical context

2 Samuel 21:20 describes another giant from Gath with six fingers, part of the same series of giant encounters as this verse.

2 Samuel 5:18 Related theme

2 Samuel 5:18 mentions the Valley of Rephaim, named after the giant clan from which Ishbibenob descends.

Genesis 14:5 Related theme

Genesis 14:5 records the first biblical mention of the Rephaim, the ancient giants whose lineage includes this warrior.

1 Samuel 17:4 introduces Goliath, a Philistine giant from Gath — the same kind of giant opponent as Ishbibenob.

1 Samuel 17:5 gives Goliath's bronze armor weight in shekels, matching the detailed bronze spear weight of this giant.

1 Samuel 17:45-51 shows David defeating Goliath alone, contrasting with this later battle where he needs help against another giant.

Psalm 144:10 praises God who rescues David from the cruel sword—the very sword the giant here intends to use against David.

Numbers 13:33 mentions the sons of Anak, giants — linking to the 'sons of the giant' here, a parallel tradition of giant peoples.

Deuteronomy 3:11 Related theme

Deuteronomy 3:11 describes Og as the last of the Rephaim giants, connecting to the same giant lineage referenced here.

Psalm 33:16 Contrast

Psalm 33:16 teaches that warriors are not saved by great strength—the giant’s might here cannot kill David because deliverance is from God.

Genesis 6:4 Related theme

Genesis 6:4 introduces giants (Nephilim) — the giant Ishbibenob here is a later descendant of those ancient giants.

Deuteronomy 2:10 Related theme

Deuteronomy 2:10 notes the Emim, a tall people like the Anakim — connecting to the giant race represented by Ishbibenob.

Hebrews 11:34 credits faith for escaping the edge of the sword—David’s rescue from the giant’s sword here exemplifies that faith.