Josheb-basshebeth
Josheb-basshebethJashobeam the Hachmonite (alias)Chief of the Three Mighty Men (title)
First among King David's elite Three Mighty Men — forged in the Cave of Adullam and renowned for wielding his spear against 800 enemy soldiers whom he killed at one time.
Testament
OT
Historical Era
The United Monarchy
Featured In
Season 13
Key Passage
1 Samuel 22:1–2
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Hebrew: Yoshev-bash-Shevet — 'Dwelling in the Seat (of Honor/Council)'
2 Samuel 23:8
Chief of 'The Three' among King David's Mighty Men
2 Samuel 23:81 Chronicles 11:11
A man who entered the Cave of Adullam counted out by society emerged from David's wilderness mentorship able to stand against 800 enemies in a single battle.
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Beginning among the distressed, indebted men who gathered to David in the Cave of Adullam (1 Samuel 22:1–2), Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite (also called Jashobeam the Hachmonite) rose to become Chief of the Three — the highest rank among David's Mighty Men. In a single engagement, he wielded his spear against eight hundred men whom he killed at one time (2 Samuel 23:8).
How Students Search & Remember Josheb-basshebeth:
“chief of david's three mighty men who killed 800 at one time”“josheb basshebeth jashobeam with his spear”“outlaw forged in the cave of adullam”
ESV Scripture Index:
1 Samuel 22:1–22 Samuel 23:81 Chronicles 11:11
Season 13 • Episode 1
Main Character
1 Samuel 22 & 2 Samuel 23
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The Outlaw Academy — David's 400 Outlaws at Adullam
Role in Storytime: Chief of the Three Mighty Men, forged in Adullam, who wielded his spear against 800 enemies in a single battle.
David disciples 400 broken outcasts in the Cave of Adullam into legendary Mighty Men.
✦ Storytime Broadcast Theater • S13E1
David's 400 Outlaws at Adullam (1 Samuel 22 & 2 Samuel 23)
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Greek • G3100
Matheteuo — “Discipleship”
To train as a disciple, to cause one to become a pupil, to attach oneself to a teacher to acquire their character, discipline, and skill.
Hebrew • H5725
Adullam — “Refuge”
A closed place, a limestone cavern, a stronghold of safety.
Hebrew • H8269
Sar — “Captain”
A head person, chief, commander, leader of an army.
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Season 13 Companion Study Workbook
Season 13: Battlefield Commission
Workbook Story Time: p. 8 • Greek/Hebrew Roots: p. 10