2 Samuel 23
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 23 of 24
Chapter Summary
David, in his last words, professes his faith in Jehovah's promises. David's mighty men.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Israel whose last words proclaim Jehovah's everlasting covenant; the mighty men's deeds are recounted around him
Son of Dodo, one of the three mighty men who struck the Philistines until his hand clung to the sword
Son of Agee the Hararite who stood alone in a lentil field and defeated the Philistines
Son of Zeruiah and Joab's brother, chief of the three, who raised his spear against three hundred
Son of Jehoiada who slew Moabites, a lion in a pit, and a great Egyptian; set over David's guard
The Hittite, last named in the roll of David's thirty-seven mighty men
Timeline
David utters a prophetic oracle about the necessity of ruling righteously in the fear of God and reflects on the everlasting covenant God made with his house.
2 Samuel 23:1-7The narrator lists the feats of David's top three mighty men: Adino the Eznite (killed 800), Eleazar the son of Dodo, and Shammah the Hararite.
2 Samuel 23:8-12Three of the thirty mighty men break into the Philistine camp to bring David water from Bethlehem. David refuses it, pouring it out as an offering to Jehovah.
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