2 Samuel 23:27-37

27 Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah;

28 Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;

29 Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin);

30 Benaiah from Pirathon; Hurai from Nahale-gaash ;

31 Abi-albon from Arabah; Azmaveth from Bahurim;

32 Eliahba from Shaalbon; the sons of Jashen; Jonathan

33 son of Shagee from Harar; Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;

34 Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah; Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;

35 Hezro from Carmel; Paarai from Arba;

36 Igal son of Nathan from Zobah; Bani from Gad;

37 Zelek from Ammon; Naharai from Beeroth, the armor bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;

2 Samuel 23:27-37 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]. As in some Greek manuscripts (see also 1 Chr 11:29 ); Hebrew reads Mebunnai.
• [b]. As in some Hebrew manuscripts (see also 1 Chr 11:30 ); most Hebrew manuscripts read Heleb.
• [c]. As in parallel text at 1 Chr 11:31 ; Hebrew reads Ittai.
• [d]. As in some Greek manuscripts (see also 1 Chr 11:32 ); Hebrew reads Hiddai.
• [e]. Or from the ravines of Gaash.
• [f]. As in parallel text at 1 Chr 11:34 ; Hebrew reads Jonathan, Shammah; some Greek manuscripts read Jonathan son of Shammah.