1 Chronicles 11:28-38

28 Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;

29 Sibbecai from Hushah; Zalmon from Ahoah;

30 Maharai from Netophah; Heled son of Baanah from Netophah;

31 Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin); Benaiah from Pirathon;

32 Hurai from near Nahale-gaash ; Abi-albon from Arabah;

33 Azmaveth from Bahurim ; Eliahba from Shaalbon;

34 the sons of Jashen from Gizon; Jonathan son of Shagee from Harar;

35 Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar; Eliphal son of Ur;

36 Hepher from Mekerah; Ahijah from Pelon;

37 Hezro from Carmel; Paarai son of Ezbai;

38 Joel, the brother of Nathan; Mibhar son of Hagri;

1 Chronicles 11:28-38 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 11

This chapter treats of David's being anointed king by all Israel, 1Ch 11:1-3, which agrees with 2Sa 5:1-3 \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:1"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:2"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:3"\\ and of his taking Jerusalem from the Jebusites, 1Ch 11:4-9 the account of which we have 2Sa 5:6-10. \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:6"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:7"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:8"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:9"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 5:10"\\ only here we are told, that it was Joab that smote the Jebusites first, and so was made chief captain according to David's promise; and that he also repaired the rest of the city David built round about; perhaps the fortifications demolished in taking it, 1Ch 11:6,8 or rather, as others give the sense, he "saved alive" {b} those that remained in the city, after he had slain the lame and the blind; though a learned {c} writer conjectures it should be read, "and Joab hyhy was made rv the governor of the city"; and the Targum is,

``Joab governed the rest of the city.''

And then follows an account of David's mighty men and worthies, 1Ch 11:10-41 of whom see the notes on \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:8"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:9"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:10"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:11"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:12"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:13"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:14"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:15"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:16"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:17"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:18"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:19"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:20"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:21"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:22"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:23"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:24"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:25"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:26"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:27"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:28"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:29"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:30"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:31"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:32"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:33"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:34"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:35"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:36"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:37"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:38"\\ \\See Gill on "2Sa 23:39"\\ and others are added here, 1Ch 11:42-47 of whom we know no more than their names.

{b} rav ta hyxy "vivas conservavit urbis reliquias", Junius & Tremellius; Strigelius in Poli Synops. in loc. {c} Dr. Kennicot's State of the Hebrew Text, dissert. 1. p. 54. 18633-941231-2014-1Ch11.2

Footnotes

• [a]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:28 ; Hebrew reads Ilai.
• [b]. Or from the ravines of Gaash.
• [c]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:31 ; Hebrew reads Abiel.
• [d]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:31 ; Hebrew reads Baharum.
• [e]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:32 ; Hebrew reads sons of Hashem.
• [f]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:33 ; Hebrew reads son of Sacar.
• [g]. As in parallel text at 2 Sam 23:35 ; Hebrew reads Naarai.