Geneva Study Bible Commentary
2 Samuel 23:39
Uriah the Hittite: (o) thirty and seven in all.
(o) These came to David, and helped restore him to his kingdom.
Uriah the Hittite: (o) thirty and seven in all.
(o) These came to David, and helped restore him to his kingdom.
Verse 2 Samuel 23:39. _URIAH THE HITTITE: THIRTY AND SEVEN IN ALL._] To these the author of 1 Chronicles 11:41 adds _Zabad_ son of _Ahlai_. 1 Chronicles 11:42 - Adina
THIRTY AND SEVEN IN ALL - This reckoning is correct, though only 36 “names” are given, the names of only two of the second triad being recorded, but 31 names are given from 2 Samuel 23:24 to the end,...
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...
URIAH. Is doubly honoured, being named with his son; but Joab or Ahithophel are not named. Read. Ter. 2Sa 9:23, 2Sa 9:24. THIRTY AND SEVEN IN ALL: i.e. first three. second three. thirty-one of verses...
_Uriah_ See on ch. 2 Samuel 11:3. _thirty and seven in all_ This total is obtained either (_a_) by reckoning _three_in the first class (2 Samuel 23:8), _two_in the second (2 Samuel 23:18), and thirty
The Thirty Heroes The names in this list vary considerably from those in the corresponding list in 1 Chronicles 11:26-41. In all probability both lists have suffered considerably from textual corrupt...
David's Heroes and their exploits = 1 Chronicles 11:11-41 This section is placed in Chronicles after the account of David's election as King of Israel and his capture of Zion, and is prefaced by the...
_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...
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....
THIRTY AND SEVEN IN ALL. — Only thirty-six names have been given, but either the third unnamed person in the second triad of heroes is counted, or else in 2 Samuel 23:34 the names of the two given in...
אֽוּרִיָּה֙ הַֽ חִתִּ֔י כֹּ֖ל שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים וְ...
MEN WITH A RECORD 2 Samuel 23:18 What marvels may be wrought by the inspiration of a single life! We remember the hour when an unknown youth stepped out of the affrighted hosts of Israel to face Goli...
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...
Urias, the husband of Bethsabee. We have observed (ver. 25,) that in Paralipomenon the number of 37 is completed by Zabad, instead of Elica. (Haydock) --- Only 36 are specified in these catalogues, as...
REFLECTIONS How sweet are the last words of dying saints. And how doubly so when they are sanctified to lead to JESUS. Reader! amidst all the trying dispensations in the life of the patriarch David; y...
(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 t...
URIAH THE HITTITE,.... The husband of Bathsheba; of whom 2 Samuel 11:3; THIRTY AND SEVEN ALL; reckoning the three mighty men of the first class, the three of the second, and the third class consisti...
_Helez the Paltite_, &c. None of the memorable acts of these or of the following worthies are recorded; therefore, all that can be said of them is, that when God determined to raise a king to a great...
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...
Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all, namely, Joab as the commander-in-chief, three heroes of the first degree, three heroes of the second degree, and the thirty knights of David. As the names o...
List of David's Heroes...
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...
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...
Here are but thirty-six named; either therefore one must be supplied whose name is not expressed among the three second worthies, or Joab is comprehended in the number, as being the lord-general of al...
2 Samuel 23:39 Uriah H223 Hittite H2850 thirty-seven H7970 H7651 Uriah - 2 Samuel 11:3,...
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 thirt
2 SAMUEL—NOTE ON 2 SAMUEL 23:18 This is the list of David’s THIRTY men. Some of the names appear as officers in 1 Chronicles 27:1. Most appear in the
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 chapte
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 11:41; 1 Kings 15:5; 2 Samuel 11:3; 2 Samuel 11:6;...