Bible dictionaries

Arbite

What Bible dictionaries say about “Arbite”, one article after the other.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE 1915)

ar'-bit (ha-'arbi): The Arbite or perhaps an inhabitant of Arabia in southern Judah (Jos 15:52). The epithet is used in connection with one of David's mighty men in 2Sa 23:35; where Paarai the Arbite occurs. In the parallel list (1Ch 11:37) we have Naarai the son of Ezbai.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2

The article in ISBE 1915

Smith’s Bible Dictionary

a native of Arab. Paarai the Arbite was one of Davids guard. (2 Samuel 23:35)

William Smith; revised by F. N. Peloubet and M. A. Peloubet; CrossWire SWORD module Smith 1.3

The article in Smith