King James Version
2 Samuel 23:37 in the King James Version says “Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,”
2 Samuel 23:37 · KJV
Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,
Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“armourbearer”
H5375to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
“the son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
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