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2 Samuel 23:36
36Igal (son of Nathan) from Zobah, Bani from the tribe of Gad,
2 Samuel 23:36 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
- New International Version (NIV)Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, the son of Hagri,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Context of 2 Samuel 23:36
34Eliphelet (son of Ahasbai and grandson of a man from Maacah), Eliam (son of Ahithophel) from Gilo, 35Hezrai from Carmel, Paarai from Arabah, Igal (son of Nathan) from Zobah, Bani from the tribe of Gad, 37Zelek from Ammon, Naharai from Beeroth, armorbearer for Zeruiah’s son Joab, 38Ira (descendant of Ithra), Gareb (descendant of Ithra),
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יִגְאָ֤ל בֶּן־נָתָן֙ מִצֹּבָ֔ה ס בָּנִ֖י הַגָּדִֽי׃ סRead the interlinear
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 23:36
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 36It is remarkable that we have several foreigners at this part of the list: Igal of Zobah, Zelek the Ammonite, Uriah the Hittite, and perhaps Nahari the Beerothite. The addition of Zelek to the mighty men was probably the fruit of David‘s war with Ammon 2 Samuel 8:12; 10; 2 Samuel 12:26-31.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-39Verses 8-39 David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; with the water of that well he had often refreshed himself when a youth, and it was without due thought that he desired it. Were his valiant men so forward to expose themselves, upon the least hint of their prince's mind, and so eager to please him, and shall not we long to approve ourselves to our Lord Jesus, by ready…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 8-39This section lists David's top warriors by name, highlighting their notable achievements. These warriors were like "iron tools" that God used to defeat the godless (2 Samuel 23:7). The list is divided into the Three and the Thirty. Some Hebrew scholars suggest that the Thirty could mean "Officers." If true, the Three might have originally referred to a specific military role.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 19-3919-39. the first three--The mighty men or champions in David's military staff were divided into three classes--the highest, Jashobeam, Eleazar, and Shammah; the second class, Abishai, Benaiah, and Asahel; and the third class, the thirty, of which Asahel was the chief. There are thirty-one mentioned in the list, including Asahel; and these added to the two superior orders make thirty-seven. Two of them, we know, were already dead; namely, Asahel [2Sa 3:30]…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Samuel 23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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