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1 Chronicles 11
47 verses with commentary
David Becomes King Over Israel
Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh.
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<strong>We are thy bone and thy flesh</strong> (עַצְמְךָ וּבְשָׂרְךָ)—This covenant formula invokes kinship solidarity, the same phrase Laban used with Jacob (Gen 29:14). The tribal elders at Hebron recognize David as family, not foreign conqueror. This language becomes foundational for understanding the Church as Christ's body (Eph 5:30).<br><br>Chronicles omits the seven-year civil war between D...
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(1–9) Parallel to 2Samuel 5:1-10.
(1) **Then all Israel gathered themselves.**—Literally, *and.* “Then” is too definite a mark of time. The chronicler passes over the subsequent history of the house of Saul, and its decline under the feeble Ishbosheth, who reigned at Mahanaim as a puppet-king in the hands of Abner his powerful kinsman and general (2 Samuel 2-4).
**All Israel.**—This proves that th...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(2) **In time past.**—*Yesterday,* or *three days since.* A very indefinite phrase, used in Genesis 31:2 of a time fourteen years since, and 2Kings 13:5 of more than forty years ago.
**Leddest out.**—To battle.
**Broughtest in.**—Of the homeward march. David had thus already discharged kingly functions. (Comp. 1Samuel 8:20; 1Samuel 18:6; 1Samuel 18:13; 1Samuel 18:27; 2Samuel 3:18.)
**The Lord thy ...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. by: Heb. by the hand of
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(3) **Therefore came all the elders of Israel.**—The assembly of elders, the Senate of Israel, make a contract with David concerning his prerogative and the rights of his people, thus formally determining “the manner of the kingdom.” (Comp. 1Samuel 8:9 *seq.,* 1Samuel 10:25.) Representative institutions appear to have been the rule in the best period of Israel’s national existence. The elders or h...
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**15. David the seventh--**As it appears (1Sa 16:10; 17:12) that Jesse had eight sons, the presumption is from David being mentioned here as the seventh son of his father, that one of them had died at an early age, without leaving issue.
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →David Captures Jerusalem
And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(4-9) **THE CAPTURE OF ZION BY JOAB’S VALOUR, AND DAVID’S SETTLEMENT THERE.**
The accession of the new king is followed by a warlike enterprise, according to the precedent of Saul (1 Samuel 11). This agrees with the reason assigned for the election of a king (1Samuel 8:20), as well as with what we know of Assyrian custom, and is a mark of historic truth.
(4) **And David . . . land.**—Samuel is bri...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(5) **Thou shalt not come hither.**—A jeer. (Comp. 2Samuel 5:6.) “And one spake unto David, saying, Thou shalt not come in hither. The blind and the lame will have kept thee out!” The Jebusites trusted in the strength of their fortress. Even the weakest defence would be sufficient to repel David’s assault.
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**17. Jether the Ishmaelite--**(compare 2Sa 17:25). In that passage he is called Ithra an Israelite; and there seems no reason why, in the early days of David, anyone should be specially distinguished as an Israelite. The presumption is in favor of the reading followed by the Septuagint, which calls him "Jetra the Jezreelite." The circumstance of his settling in another tribe, or of a woman marryi...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. chief: Heb. head
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(6) **Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first.**—The account diverges more and more from the parallel passage. 2Samuel 5:8, reads, “And David said in that day, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusite, let him hurl down the waterfall (Psalm 42:7), both the lame and the blind, the hated of David’s soul! Therefore they say, Blind and lame must not enter the house” (*i.e.,* the Temple). Such is the simplest rend...
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**18. Caleb the son of Hezron--**The notices concerning this person appear confused in our version. In 1Ch 2:19 he is said to be the father of Hur, whereas in 1Ch 2:50 he is called "the son of Hur." The words in this latter passage have been transposed in the copying, and should be read thus, "Hur the son of Caleb."
**begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth--**The former was his spouse...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. it: that is, Zion
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(7) **Castle.**—*Stronghold, fastness.* (Comp. 2Samuel 5:7.) In 1Chronicles 11:5 the form is *meçûdāh,* here it is the rare masculine form, *meçād:* comp. Ar. *maçâd, cacumen montis.*
**They called it.**—Samuel (Hebrew), “one called it;” both in a general sense.
**City.**—Comp. Greek, *polis* = acropolis.
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repaired the rest of the city. repaired: Heb. revived
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(8) **And he built the city round about.**—Literally, *and he built* (or rebuilt or fortified) *the city all round, from the Millo even unto the* (complete) *round.* The Millo was probably a tower or citadel, like the Arx Antonia of later times. According to the chronicler David started from that point, and brought his line of defences round to it again. Samuel has simply, “And David built around,...
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. waxed: Heb. went in going and increasing
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David's progressive increase in greatness is explicitly attributed to 'the LORD of hosts' being with him. The Hebrew word translated 'greater and greater' (halok v'gadol) suggests continuous, divinely-sustained growth. This demonstrates the Reformed doctrine that all human achievement, even legitimate conquest and leadership, derives from God's enabling grace. The title 'LORD of hosts' (YHWH Sabao...
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(9) This verse corresponds word for word with Samuel, only omitting “God” after “Lord.” Literally, *and David walked on, a walking and growing great*—a common Hebrew metaphor of gradual and progressive increase or decrease. (Comp. Genesis 8:5, and the use of the term *andante,* “walking,” in music.)
**Lord of hosts was with him.**—The Lord of Hosts is doubtless a contracted form of the fuller expr...
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**21. Hezron ... daughter of Machir the father of Gilead--**that is, chief of that town, which with the lands adjacent was no doubt the property of Machir, who was so desirous of a male heir. He was grandson of Joseph. The wife of Machir was of the tribe of Manasseh (Nu 26:29).
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Chapter 11
Chapter Outline
David raised to the throne.(1-9)
A list of David's mighty men.(10-47)
**Verses 1-9**
David was brought to possess the throne of Israel after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. God's counsels will be fulfilled at last, whatever difficulties lie in the way. The way to be truly great, is to be really useful, to devote all our talents to...
Read full commentary →David's Mighty Warriors
These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. strengthened: or, held strongly with him
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(10-44) *X* list of the warriors who helped David to win and maintain his kingdom. This catalogue answers to that of 2Samuel 23:8-39, which, however, breaks off with Uriah the Hittite; whereas our text communicates sixteen additional names. This fact proves that the chronicler had either a fuller source, or a different recension of Samuel. The numerous variant spellings are in general mistakes of ...
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**22. Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead--**As the son of Segub and the grandson of Hezron, he was of the tribe of Judah; but from his maternal descent he is called (Nu 32:41; De 3:14) "the son of Manasseh." This designation implies that his inheritance lay in that tribe in right of his grandmother; in other words, his maternal and adopting great-grandfather was Machir the...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains : he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time. an Hachmonite: or, son of Hachmoni
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<strong>Jashobeam...lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time</strong>—The Hebrew <em>gibborim</em> ('mighty men') designates elite warriors whose feats bordered on superhuman. These champions functioned like ancient special forces, their valor inspiring Israel's armies. Jashobeam's name means 'the people return,' prophetically appropriate for one who turned back enemy hor...
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(11) **And this is the number of the mighty men.**—The heading of the catalogue in Samuel is merely, “These are the names of the warriors whom David had.” The chronicler resumes, after the parenthetic explanation of the last verse, with “These, the number of the warriors.” The word “number” (*mispar*) seems to refer to the fact that the corps was originally known as the Thirty (comp. 1Chronicles 1...
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**23. he took--**rather "he had taken." This statement is accounting for his acquisition of so large a territory; he got it by right of conquest from the former possessors.
**Kenath--**This place, along with its group of surrounding villages, was gained by Nobah, one of Jair's officers sent by him to capture it (Nu 32:1, 2).
**All these belonged to the sons of Machir--**In their number Jair is...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the three mighties.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(12) **Eleazar the son of Dodo.**—For Dodo the LXX. has Dodai; so 1Chronicles 27:4, and the Hebrew text of Samuel; but Syriac and Vulgate “his uncle,” a translation of *dodo.*
**The Ahohite**—*i.e.,* of the clan Ahoah; perhaps the Benjamite house of this name (1Chronicles 8:4).
**Who was one of the three mighties.**—“He was among the three heroes,” *i.e.,* one of the first or leading trio of warri...
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**24. Caleb-ephratah--**so called from uniting the names of husband and wife (1Ch 2:19), and supposed to be the same as was afterwards called Beth-lehem-ephratah.
**Ashur, the father of Tekoa--**(2Sa 14:2-4). He is called the father, either from his being the first founder, or perhaps the ruler, of the city.
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines. Pasdammim: also called, Ephesdammim I.Sam.17.1.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(13) **He was with David at Pas-dammim.**—Or Ephes-dammim, between Shochoh and Azekah in the Mountains of Judah, where David encountered Goliath. The name does not now appear in 2Samuel 23:5, being probably concealed under the word rendered “when they defied.”
**And there the Philistines were gathered together to battle.**—After these words several lines have been lost, as may be seen by compariso...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. set: or, stood deliverance: or, salvation
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(14) **And they set themselves . . . and delivered . . . and slew.**—These verbs should be singular, as describing the exploit of Shammah (2Samuel 23:12). After the omission just noticed had become perpetuated in the text, some editor must have altered the words into the plural, supposing that they referred to David and Eleazar (1Chronicles 11:13).
**Saved them.**—Samuel, “made a great deliverance...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cave of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. three: or, three captains over the thirty
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(15-19) Three unnamed heroes who fetched water for David from the well at Bethlehem.
(15) **Now three of the thirty captains.**—Literally, *and a three out of the thirty chiefs went down;* a mode of description which appears to distinguish this trio from the former (1Chronicles 11:11-14). The form of the verb, however, connects this exploit with the same war. (Comp. 2Samuel 23:13-17.)
**To the roc...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bethlehem.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(16) **The hold.**—The stronghold or rock-fortress of Adullam (2Samuel 5:17; 2Samuel 23:14).
**The Philistines’ garrison.**—An outpost; for their army was camping near Jerusalem.
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, that is at the gate!
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(17) **That is at** (in) **the gate !**—No such well is now known. The so-called “David’s well” is half a mile north-east of the town.
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(18) **Brake through the host.**—Not the main army, but the outpost in front of Bethlehem. There were heroes before Agamemnon, and there was chivalry before the Crusades.
**By the gate.**—Heb., *in.*
**Poured it out.**—As a libation or drink-offering. The technical term is used, as in Genesis 35:14. An act of free sacrifice, done under a sudden impulse of thankfulness, and not according to any for...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mightiest. that have: Heb. with their lives?
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(19) **Shall I drink the blood of** these **men?**—Literally, *the blood of these men should I drink in their lives* (souls)?
**Their lives** appears to be spurious here, as it occurs again immediately, and is read only once in Samuel. David regards the water as blood: it had been obtained at the hazard of life, and “the life is the blood” (Genesis 9:4). The question in Samuel runs: “The blood of ...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up his spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(20-25) Feats of Abishai and Benaiah. (Comp. 2Samuel 23:18-23, of which the present passage is little more than a duplicate.)
(20) **Abishai the brother of Joab.**—Heb., Abshai, but in Samuel, Abishai. (Comp. Abram and Abiram.) Samuel adds “son of Zeruiah” after Joab. (Comp. 1Chronicles 2:16 and 1Chronicles 18:12; 1Chronicles 19:11 ff. for other deeds of Abishai.)
**He was chief of the three.**—Ap...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three.
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<strong>Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: howbeit he attained not to the first three</strong>—This verse addresses Abishai, who commanded 'the second three' but couldn't match the legendary exploits of the first triad. The Hebrew <em>nikkabad</em> ('honoured') indicates earned respect through deed, not inherited status.<br><br>This ranking system reveals ...
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(21) **Of the three, he was more honourable than the two.**—The Hebrew text here varies from Samuel, which has “Above (or out of) the three, was he not honoured? *n* The reading of Chronicles seems to be an exegetical alteration of this, and should probably be rendered, “Above the three of the second rank he was honoured,” i.e., he was the most honoured member of the second triad. So the Vulg., *e...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day. who had: Heb. great of deeds
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(22-25) **Benaiah the son of Jehoiada.**—Captain of the royal guard (1Chronicles 18:17) and third “captain of the host” (1Chronicles 27:5-6).
**Son of a valiant man.**—“Son” is probably a spurious addition here, as elsewhere. The Syriac has “Benaiah son of Joiada, a strong warrior.” The LXX., however, reads, “son of a mighty man.”
**Kabzeel.**—A town of southern Judah, site unknown (Joshua 15:21);...
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**34. Sheshan had no sons, but daughters--**either he had no sons alive at his death, or his family consisted wholly of daughters, of whom Ahlai (1Ch 2:31) was one, she being specially mentioned on account of the domestic relations about to be noted.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. great: Heb. measure
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(23) **And he slew an Egyptian** **. . .**—Literally, *and he it was who smote the Egyptian, a man of measure, five in the cubit.* Samuel has only “who (was) a sight;” or “a man to look at” (Heb. margin). The chronicler says why.
**Like a weaver’s beam.**—Not in Samuel. Perhaps due to a recollection of the combat of David and Goliath. (Comp. also 2Samuel 21:19.) Yet the LXX. of 2Samuel 23:21 has “...
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**35. Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife--**The adoption and marriage of a foreign slave in the family where he is serving, is far from being a rare or extraordinary occurrence in Eastern countries. It is thought, however, by some to have been a connection not sanctioned by the law of Moses [Michaelis]. But this is not a well-founded objection, as the history of the Jews furnis...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the three mighties.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(24) **And had the name.**—Literally, *and to him *(*was*)* a name among the three heroes,* viz., the second triad.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first three: and David set him over his guard.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(25) **Behold, he was honourable among the** **thirty.**—Rather, *above the thirty behold he was honoured.*
**But attained not to the first three.**—For he was a member of the second triad of heroes. The third member is omitted here, as in the case of the first triad.
**Over his guard.**—Literally, *over his obedience;* an abstract for concrete, as in Isaiah 11:14 (= vassals). The Cherethites and ...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(26-47) A catalogue of forty-eight “doughty warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a source more complete than our Book of Samuel. Variations of spelling abound in the names common to the two texts, the transcription of proper names being especially liable to error.
(26) **Also the valiant men of the armies.**—The Heb. phrase ha...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, Shammoth: or, Shammah Harorite: or, Harodite Pelonite: or, Paltite
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(27) **Shammoth the Harorite.**—Samuel has “Shammah (of which Shammoth is plural) the Harodite.” A place called Harod occurs in Judges 7:1. (Comp. also 1Chronicles 27:8, Note.) 2Samuel 23:26 adds another Harodite, Elika (? Elikam), omitted here by accident.
**Helez the Pelonite.**—Samuel, “the Paltite,” perhaps more correctly. The Syriac and Arabic read “of Palton” and “Faltûna.” Bethpelet was a t...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Antothite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(28) **Ira . . . Tekoite,** of Tekoa, in Judah. Abi-ezer, of Anathoth, in Benjamin. (Comp. 1Chronicles 27:9; 1Chronicles 27:19.)
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, Sibbecai: or, Mebunnai Ilai: or, Zalmon
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(29) **Sibbecai.**—The correct name. (See 1Chronicles 27:11.) He slew the giant Saph (2Samuel 21:18). Samuel calls him Mebunnai, by confusion of similar letters. Sibbecai was a Zarhite, *i.e.,* of clan Zerah. Hushah, his township, was in Judah (1Chronicles 4:4).
**Ilai.**—Samuel has Zalmon, which may be correct, letters having faded.
**Ahohite.**—See 1Chronicles 11:12.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Heled: or, Heleb
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(30) Maharai the Netophathite, of Netophah, a Levitical canton (1Chronicles 9:16). By family Maharai was a Zarhite (1Chronicles 27:13).
**Heled.**—More correct than (Heleb) Samuel. Called Heldai (1Chronicles 27:15). He was of the clan Othniel.
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**42. the sons of Caleb--**(compare 1Ch 2:18, 25). The sons here noticed were the fruit of his union with a third wife.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,
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<strong>Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin</strong>—A Benjaminite fighting for David represents remarkable reconciliation. Benjamin was Saul's tribe, yet Ithai ('with me is God') joined David's forces. His presence among the thirty demonstrates that David's kingdom transcended tribal revenge, welcoming former enemies.<br><br><strong>Benaiah the Pirathonite...
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(31) **Ithai.**—Samuel, “Ittai,” an older pronunciation. Not to be confused with “Ittai the Gittite” (2Samuel 15:19).
**Gibeah . . . of Benjamin **was near Ramah.
**Benaiah the Pirathonite.**—1Chronicles 27:14. Of course different from Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “Pirathon in the land of Ephraim” (Judges 12:15) may be the modern *Ferâta,* south-west of Shechem.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Hurai: or, Hiddai Abiel: or, Abialbon
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(32) **Hurai of the brooks of Gaash** seems better than “Hiddai” (Samuel), cf. “Hur” (Exodus 17:10). “d” and “r” are often confused in Hebrew writing.
**Brooks.**—Heb., *Nahalê* (gullies or wadys). Nahalê-Gaash was no doubt a place on or near Mount Gaash (Joshua 24:30) in the highland of Ephraim, but the site is not identified.
**Abiel the Arbathite.**—Samuel, “Abi-’albon.” Perhaps Abi-baal was th...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(33) **Baharumite**—of Bahurim, the town of Shimei (2Samuel 16:5; 2Samuel 3:16), in Benjamin. Samuel has the transposed form, “Barhumite.”
**Eliahba**—*God hideth.*
**Shaalbonite**—of Shaalbim (Judges i 35; Joshua 19:42), a Danite town near Ajalon.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite, Hashem: or, Jashen
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(34) **The sons of Hashem the Gizonite.**—Samuel has “the sons of Jashen, Jonathan” (Heb.). Here the Syriac and Arabic have “the sons of Shëm of ‘Azun, Jonathan son of Shaga of Mount Carmel.” The word “sons” (*bnê*) is an accidental repetition of the last three letters of the Hebrew word for Shaalbonite. “Jashen the Gizonite” is probably the right reading.
**Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite....
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, Sacar: or, Sharar Eliphal: or, Eliphelet Ur: or, Ahasbai
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(35) **Sacar** (*wages*) is probably right, not “Sharar” (Samuel). LXX. Vat. has “Achar,” but Alex. “Sachar.” Syriac, “Sacham.”
Instead of Hararite, Samuel has “Ararite,” or “Adrite” (Syr.).
**Eliphal, the son of Ur.**—Instead of this, Samuel reads, “Eliphelet son of Ahasbai son of the Maachathite.” Eliphelet (the name of a son of David) seems right.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(36) **Hepher the Mecherathite.**—Wanting in the present text of Samuel. Mecherah is unknown as a place, and a comparison with Samuel (1Chronicles 11:34) suggests “Hepher the Maachathite,”* i.e.,* of Abelbeth-Maachah, or perhaps the Syrian state of Maachah (2Samuel 10:8).
**Ahijah the Pelonite.**—Instead of this Samuel has “Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite.” For Ahithophel, see 2Samuel 15:31.
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(37) **Hezro.**—Syriac, “Hezri” and so perhaps Samuel, margin; but Samuel, text, “Hezro.”
**Carmelite.**—Of Carmel (*Karmul*)*,* a town south of Hebron (Joshua 15:55).
**Naarai the son of Ezbai.**—Samuel, “Paarah the Arbite.” Arab also was a town south of Hebron, in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:52).
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, the son: or, the Haggerite
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(38) **Joel the brother of Nathan.**—Samuel, “Jigal (a name found in Numbers 13:7) son of Nathan of Zobah.” This is probably correct. Zobah was a Syrian state.
**Mibhar the son of Haggeri.**—“Mibhar” (*choice*) is unlikely as a proper name, and is probably a corruption of *Miçcobah, *“of Zobah,” as in Samuel. After this word Samuel adds “Bani the Gadite.” The name “Bani” has fallen out of our text...
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An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(39) **Zelek the Ammonite.**—Many of David’s warriors were aliens. (Comp. “Uriah the Hittite;” “Ittai the Gittite;” and “Ithmah the Moabite,” 1Chronicles 11:46.
**Berothite.**—Of Beeroth in Benjamin (Joshua 18:25).
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(40) **The Ithrite.**—Of Jether, one of the clans of Kirjath-jearim (1Chronicles 2:53).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,
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<strong>Uriah the Hittite</strong>—This simple listing carries devastating weight. Uriah's inclusion among David's most loyal warriors amplifies the horror of David's sin (2 Sam 11). Here was a foreign convert who exemplified covenant faithfulness better than Israel's king. The Hebrew text offers no commentary, letting the name speak its rebuke.<br><br>Chronicles' genealogies generally omit David'...
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(41) **Uriah the Hittite.**—His history, omitted by Chronicles, is told in 2 Samuel 11. The list of heroes in Samuel closes with this name, adding by way of summation, “all, thirty and seven.”
The sixteen names which follow may indicate a later revision of the catalogue. They are not given elsewhere.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(42) **A captain of the Reubenites** (or, *chief;* Heb., *head*) **and thirty with him** (besides him).—Literally, *upon him.* So LXX. Syriac reads “and he was commanding thirty men,” which gives the apparent meaning of the verse. If, as seems likely, the “thirty” were the officers of David’s guard of six hundred warriors (1Samuel 23:13; 1Samuel 30:10; 2Samuel 15:18), called “the mighty men,” or h...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(43) **Joshaphat the Mithnite.**—The LXX. has “the Mathanite,” or “the Bethanite.” Syriac, “Azi of Anathoth” !
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**55. the families of the scribes--**either civil or ecclesiastical officers of the Kenite origin, who are here classed with the tribe of Judah, not as being descended from it, but as dwelling within its territory, and in a measure incorporated with its people.
**Jabez--**a place in Judah (1Ch 4:9).
**Kenites that came of Hemath--**who settled in Judah, and were thus distinguished from another...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(44) **Ashterathite.**—Of Ashtaroth, a town in Bashan (1Chronicles 6:71).
**Jehiel.**—Heb., *Jeuel.* Margin, “*Jeiel*.”
**Hothan.**—A misprint of the Authorised Version for *Aotham.* There was an *Aroer* in Reuben, and another in Gad (Joshua 13:16; Joshua 13:25).
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, son: or, Shimrite
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(45) **Jediael.**—Perhaps the Manassite who joined David at Ziklag (1Chronicles 12:20).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
CHAPTER 3
1Ch 3:1-9. Sons of David.
**1-3. Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron--**It is of consequence for the proper understanding of events in the domestic history of David, to bear in mind the place and time of his sons' birth. The oldest son, born after his father's accession to the sovereign authority, is according to Eastern notions, the proper heir to th...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(46) **Eliel.**—Perhaps the Gadite of 1Chronicles 12:11.
**The Mahavite.**—Probably a corruption of “the Mahanaimite.” Mahanaim was in Gad.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
CHAPTER 3
1Ch 3:1-9. Sons of David.
**1-3. Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron--**It is of consequence for the proper understanding of events in the domestic history of David, to bear in mind the place and time of his sons' birth. The oldest son, born after his father's accession to the sovereign authority, is according to Eastern notions, the proper heir to th...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
Read full commentary →Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on David established as king and mighty men. The Hebrew term <em>בְּרִית (berit) - covenant</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to God's sovereign choice of leadership. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing temple worship, L...
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(47) **Eliel.**-LXX., “Daliel.”
**The Mesobaite.**—The word is corrupt. Perhaps it should be “of Zobah.” Syriac has *and Ashkir.*
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CHAPTER 3
1Ch 3:1-9. Sons of David.
**1-3. Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron--**It is of consequence for the proper understanding of events in the domestic history of David, to bear in mind the place and time of his sons' birth. The oldest son, born after his father's accession to the sovereign authority, is according to Eastern notions, the proper heir to th...
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**Verses 10-47**
An account is given of David's worthies, the great men who served him. Yet David reckoned his success, not as from the mighty men that were with him, but from the mighty God, whose presence is all in all. In strengthening him, they strengthened themselves and their own interest, for his advancement was theirs. We shall gain by what we do in our places for the support of the ki...
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