2 Samuel 23:33-39

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;

38 Ira from Jattir; Gareb from Jattir;

39 Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.

2 Samuel 23:33-39 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

• [a]. As in parallel text at 1 Chr 11:34 ; Hebrew reads Jonathan, Shammah; some Greek manuscripts read Jonathan son of Shammah.