2 Samuel 23:29-39

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;
36 Igal son of Nathan of Zobah; Bani the Gadite
37 Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai of Beeroth, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;
38 Ira the Ithrite; Gareb the Ithrite
39 Uriah the Hittite—thirty-seven in all.

2 Samuel 23:29-39 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 2

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