New Living Translation
2 Samuel 23:26
26Helez from Pelon; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;
2 Samuel 23:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
- New International Version (NIV)Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh of Tekoa,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
Context of 2 Samuel 23:26
24Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab’s brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem; 25Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod; Helez from Pelon; Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; 27Abiezer from Anathoth; Sibbecai from Hushah; 28Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;
Read all of 2 Samuel 232 Samuel 23:26 word by word
חֶ֚לֶץ הַפַּלְטִ֔י עִירָ֥א בֶן־עִקֵּ֖שׁ הַתְּקוֹעִֽי׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Samuel 23:26
- 1 Chronicles 11:27Shammah from Harod; Helez from Pelon;
- 1 Chronicles 27:10Helez, a descendant of Ephraim from Pelon, was commander of the seventh division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the seventh month.
- 1 Chronicles 11:28Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa; Abiezer from Anathoth;
- 1 Chronicles 27:9Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa was commander of the sixth division of 24,000 troops, which was on duty during the sixth month.
- 2 Samuel 14:2So he sent for a woman from Tekoa who had a reputation for great wisdom. He said to her, “Pretend you are in mourning; wear mourning clothes and don’t put on lotions. Act like a woman who has been mourning for the dead for a long time.
Commentaries on 2 Samuel 23:26
- 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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