2 Samuel 23:32-39

32 Eliahba the Shaalbonite; Jashen the Gizonite;

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

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

35 Hezro the Carmelite; Paarai the Arbite;

36 Igal son of Nathan, commander of the army of Hagrites

37 Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai the Beerothite, weapon bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;

38 Ira the Ithrite; Gareb the Ithrite

39 Uriah the Hittite. Thirty-seven, all told.

2 Samuel 23:32-39 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.