Ezra
1 Chronicles 11:29ESV·traditional attribution

Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

Matthew Henry Presbyterian

David's greatness rests not on his hosts but on the Lord of hosts. These mighty men strengthened him, yes, but God inclined their hearts to him; in serving David's kingdom they secured their own interest, for what we do to uphold Christ's kingdom we gain by eternally.

AI summary

Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Reformed

These chiefs held strongly with David to make him king. The historian names them here deliberately, right after David's election and Jerusalem's conquest, to show us that his rise depended on their loyalty and martial skill.

AI summary

Commenting on 1 Chronicles 11:10-47

Geneva Bible Notes Reformed

Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, (h) He is also called Mebunnai, .