Abishai

Abishai was the oldest son of Zeruiah, David's sister. He was the brother of Joab and Asahel2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 2:16). Abishai was the only one who accompanied David when he went to the camp of Saul and took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster.1 Samuel 26:5-12
He had the command of one of the three divisions of David's army at the battle with Absalom.2 Samuel 18:2, 5, 12 He slew the Philistine giant Ishbi-benob, who threatened David's life.2 Samuel 21:15-17 He was the chief of the second rank of the three "mighties"2 Samuel 23:18-19; 1 Chronicles 11:20-21 and on one occasion withstood 300 men, and slew them with his own spear.2 Samuel 23:18
==Etymology==
Abishai means "father of (i.e., "desirous of") a gift".
==Verses==
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