2 Samuel 23:23-33

23 He was honored more than the thirty, but he was not a member of the three. David put him in charge of his bodyguards.

24 One of the thirty was Joab's brother Asahel. [The thirty leading men were] Elhanan (son of Dodo) from Bethlehem,

25 Shammah from Harod, Elika from Harod,

26 Helez the Paltite, Ira (son of Ikkesh) from Tekoa,

27 Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai (son of Hushai),

28 Zalmon (descendant of Ahohi), Maharai from Netophah,

29 Heleb (son of Baanah) from Netophah, Ittai (son of Ribai) from Gibeah in Benjamin,

30 Benaiah from Pirathon, Hiddai from the Gaash ravines,

31 Abi Albon from Beth Arabah, Azmaveth from Bahurim,

32 Elihba from Shaalbon, Bene Jashen,

33 Jonathan ([son of] Shammah the Hararite), Ahiam (son of Sharar the Hararite),

2 Samuel 23:23-33 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.