What does 2 Samuel 23:8 mean? Commentary, explanation and study verse by verse.
"These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmoniteb that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time."
Verse 2 Samuel 23:8. _THESE BE THE NAMES OF THE MIGHTY MEN_] This chapter should be collated with the parallel place, 1 Chronicles 11:11; and see _Kennicott's_ First Dissertation on the printed Hebrew...
The duplicate of this passage is in 1 Chronicles 11, where it is in immediate connection with David’s accession to the throne of Israel, and where the mighty men are named as those by whose aid David...
3. THE LAST WORDS OF DAVID AND THE RECORD OF THE MIGHTY MEN CHAPTER 23 _ 1. His last words (2 Samuel 23:1)_ 2. The names and records of David's mighty men (2 Samuel 23:8) In his last words an even...
DAVID'S HEROES (_continued)._ The Three and the Thirty (J). (_Cf._ above.) 2 SAMUEL 23:8. 2 Samuel 23:8 must be emended to read, instead of Josheb, etc., Ishbaal the Hachmonite, chief of the three, h...
THE MIGHTY MEN. Hebrew. _gibbor._ App-14. This rehearsal comes at the end of David's reign, immediately before the setting up of the kingdom under SOLOMON. Even so will it be, at the time of the end,...
The first Three 8. _the mighty men_ Used here in a narrower sense, not of the whole body-guard of six hundred. See note on ch. 2 Samuel 15:18. _The Tachmonite that sat in the seat_ The text is corrup...
THESE BE THE NAMES OF THE MIGHTY MEN— As there are variations between this list of David's mighty men, and that in 1 Chronicles 11:10 we shall omit our remarks upon those variations till we come to th...
_David's Mighty Men._ 2 Samuel 23:8-39 8 These _be_ the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same _was_ Adino the Eznite: _he lif...
_THESE BE THE NAMES OF THE MIGHTY MEN WHOM DAVID HAD: THE TACHMONITE THAT SAT IN THE SEAT, CHIEF AMONG THE CAPTAINS; THE SAME WAS ADINO THE EZNITE: HE LIFT UP HIS SPEAR AGAINST EIGHT HUNDRED, WHOM HE...
23:8 Joseb-Bassebeth, (h-12) Or 'he who sits in the (first) place.' Tachkemonite (i-13) Or 'the Hachmonite.' against (k-26) Or, as 1 Chronicles 11:11 , 'he brandished his spear against.'...
DAVID'S LAST WORDS. THE EXPLOITS OF HIS HEROES 1-7. This psalm is not contained in the book of Psalms. It is called 'the last' (rather, 'the latter') 'words of David,' in contrast with the earlier ps...
DAVID, THE GREAT KING OF ISRAEL 2 SAMUEL _HELEN POCOCK_ CHAPTER 23 DAVID’S LAST WORDS V1 These are the last words of David. David was the son of Jesse. David was the man whom God made great. D...
THESE BE THE NAMES. — Here, in the summary at the close of David’s reign, is very naturally given a list of his chief heroes. A duplicate of this list, with several variations, and with sixteen more n...
אֵ֛לֶּה שְׁמֹ֥ות הַ גִּבֹּרִ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֣ר לְ דָוִ֑ד יֹשֵׁ֨ב בַּ † שֶּׁ֜בֶת תַּחְכְּמֹנִ֣י ׀ רֹ֣אשׁ הַ...
DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN 2 Samuel 23:8 David's yearning for the water of the well of Bethlehem was very natural. He could almost see the ancient well-head, where as a lad he had gone with his mother to dr...
Here we have first, the second psalm, containing David's last recorded words in this connection. They breathe the consciousness of his own failure, and sing of the divine faithfulness. In verses one t...
These [be] the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the (e) seat, chief among the captains; the same [was] Adino the Eznite: [he lift up his spear] against eight hundred,...
Jesbaham, the son of Hachamoni. For this was the name of this hero, as appears from 1 Chronicles xi. 11. (Challoner) --- But then sitting, &c., should not be retained. (Haydock) --- Most tender, &c. H...
(8) В¶ These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, wh...
In the sketch proposed of these books of scripture there is of course no pretension to notice every point of interest they contain, but only a general comprehensive view, as far as the Lord enables me...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 22 AND 23. The songs that follow contain instruction of deep interest. In chapter 22 David comes forth from his sufferings and his affliction with a song of...
THESE [BE] THE NAMES OF THE MIGHTY MEN WHOM DAVID HAD,.... Besides Joab his general, who is not mentioned; for these were all military men under him, which are distinguished into three classes; the fi...
These [be] the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same [was] Adino the Eznite: [he lift up his spear] against eight hundred, who...
_These be the names of the mighty men whom David had_ Who helped to raise David to his dignity, and to preserve him in it, being continually with him in all his wars. There is a list of them also 1 Ch...
1 Dauid in his last words, professeth his faith in Gods promises to be beyond sence or experience. 6 The different state of the wicked. 8 A catalogue of Dauids mightie men. 1 NOWE these bee the las...
These be the names of the mighty men, the heroes, WHOM DAVID HAD: THE TACHMONITE THAT SAT IN THE SEAT, CHIEF AMONG THE CAPTAINS, he belonged to the family of Hachmon, 1 Chronicles 27:32, and his name...
In the last words of David (vs.1-7) we see far more clearly than in Chapter 22 the sharp distinction between David personally and David's Son Messiah. The first verse presents David himself as son of...
THE TACHMONITE...: Or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three WHOM HE SLEW: _ Heb._ slain...
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 yout...
OF THE MIGHTY MEN WHOM DAVID HAD, i. e. of his chief and most valiant commanders. And as it was noted upon 2 SAMUEL 21:1, that the things related in that chapter were done before Absalom's and Sheba's...
2 Samuel 23:8 names H8034 men H1368 David H1732 Josheb-Basshebeth H3427 (H8802) H3429 H7675 (H8800) (H8677) Tachmonite H8461 chief H7218 captains H7991 Adino H5722 Eznite H6112 killed H2491 eight H808...
EZNITE That is, one belonging to Etsen....
CONTENTS: Last words of David. Deeds of his mighty men. CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, David, Joshebbasheth, Adino, Eleazar, Shammah, Abishai, Benaiah, other great men. CONCLUSION: Those who have ven...
2 Samuel 23:1. _The last words of David;_ that is, the last song of an expiring muse; a bright spark rekindled before it burned out. All his hope was concentrated on Christ, called by Isaiah the sure...
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 23:8 This list of David’s mighty men is divided into two groups: THE THREE (vv. 2 Samuel 23:8), and THE THIRTY (vv. 2 Samuel 23:18). Together, these two groups include THIRTY...
CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES. 2 Samuel 23:8. “TACHMONITE” Rather, _Ben Hachmoni_, of the family of _Hachmon_, not as in 1 Chronicles 27:32, a _son_, because in 2 Samuel 23:2 of that chapter, Zabdiel...
EXPOSITION 2 SAMUEL 23:1 NOW THESE BE THE LAST WORDS OF DAVID. A long interval separates this psalm from the preceding. The one was written when David had just reached the zenith of his power, and, w...
In chapter twenty-three, These are the last words of David. The son of Jesse, the man who was raised up on high, the anointed [of God,] of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel. [I like...
1 Chronicles 11:11; 1 Chronicles 11:12; 1 Chronicles 27:2; 1 Chronicles 27:32...
DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN 2 Samuel 23:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We have today the last words of David for our consideration. Somehow or other, final words always carry special significance. In the case of Davi...
These — But this catalogue, though placed here, was taken long before, as is manifest from hence, that Asahel and Uriah are named here. And whereas there are some difference between this list, and tha...