2 Samuel 23:25-35

25 Shammah of Harod; Elika of Harod;

26 Helez the Paltite; Ira son of Ikkesh of Tekoa;

27 Abiezer of Anathoth; Mebunnai the Hushathite;

28 Zalmon the Ahohite; Maharai of Netophah;

29 Heleb son of Baanah of Netophah; Ittai son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjaminites;

30 Benaiah of Pirathon; Hiddai of the torrents of Gaash;

31 Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth of Bahurim;

32 Eliahba of Shaalbon; the sons of Jashen: Jonathan

33 son of Shammah the Hararite; Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite;

34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai of Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;

35 Hezro of Carmel; Paarai the Arbite;

2 Samuel 23:25-35 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND SAMUEL 23

In this chapter are recorded the last words of David under a divine inspiration, 2Sa 23:1-7; and an account is given of his great men, famous for warlike exploits, particularly of three mighty men who did very marvellous things, 2Sa 23:8-17; and of two others next unto them, which belonged to another class of three, 2Sa 23:18-23; and then of thirty one more, 2Sa 23:24-39; who are all mentioned by name.

Footnotes

• [a] Gk: Heb lacks [son of]
• [b] Another reading is [Hezrai]