2 Samuel 23:28

28 Selmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

2 Samuel 23:28 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 23:28

Zalmon the Ahohite
The same with Ilai, ( 1 Chronicles 11:29 ) ; a descendant of Ahoah, a grandson of Benjamin, ( 1 Chronicles 8:4 ) ;

Maharai the Netophathite,
who was of Netophah, a city of the tribe of Judah, mentioned along with Bethlehem, ( Nehemiah 7:26 ) ; a place of this name is spoken of in the Misnah F15, famous for artichokes and olives.


FOOTNOTES:

F15 Misn. Peah, c. 7. sect. 1. Sheviith, c. 9. sect. 5.

2 Samuel 23:28 In-Context

26 Heles of Phalti, Hira the son of Acces of Thecua,
27 Abiezer of Anathoth, Mobonnai of Husati,
28 Selmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
29 Heled the son of Baana, also a Netophathite, Ithai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the children of Benjamin,
30 Banaia the Pharathonite, Heddai of the torrent Gaas,
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