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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Zelek from Ammon; Naharai from Beeroth, the armor bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai of Beeroth, the armor-bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite (armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai of Beeroth, armor bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer for Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer for Joab son of Zeruiah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zelek from Ammon, Naharai from Beeroth, armorbearer for Zeruiah's son Joab,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai from Beeroth (the armor-bearer for Zeruiah's son Joab), <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite (the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor-bearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, bearer of the weapons of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, bearer of the weapons of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, lifting up the arms of Joab, son of Zeruiah,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Selec of Ammoni, Naharai the Berothite, armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Zelek from Ammon, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor bearer of Joab, the son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai, from Beeroth, the armor-bearer of Joab, son of Zeruiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai of Beeroth, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zoriah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Tseleq, who was from Amun, Nakhri, which was from Bruthi, Armor Bearer of the armor of Yuab, son of Tsuriya<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armour-bearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Gelore the Bethorite, armour-bearer to Joab, son of Saruia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7405" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">36</span>Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6768.htm" title="6768: ṣe·leq (N-proper-ms) -- An Ammonite hero of David. From an unused root meaning to split; fissure; Tselek, an Israelite.">Zelek</a> <a href="/hebrew/5984.htm" title="5984: hå̄·ʿam·mō·nīs (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Ammon. Patronymically from Ammown; an Ammonite or Ammonitish.">the Ammonite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5171.htm" title="5171: naḥ·ray (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. Or Nachray; from the same as nachar; snorer; Nacharai or Nachrai, an Israelite.">Naharai</a> <a href="/hebrew/886.htm" title="886: hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Beeroth. Patrial from b'erowth; a Beerothite or inhabitant of Beeroth.">the Beerothite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: nō·śə·ʾē (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">the armor-bearer</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: kə·lê (N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">of Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·ru·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah,</a> </span><span class="reftext">38</span>Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">1 Chronicles 11:39</a></span><br />Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/20-4.htm">1 Chronicles 20:4-8</a></span><br />Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1-4</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-15</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">1 Samuel 23:1-5</a></span><br />Now it was reported to David, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and looting the threshing floors.” / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-17.htm">2 Samuel 5:17-25</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went down to the stronghold. / Now the Philistines had come and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/14-8.htm">1 Chronicles 14:8-17</a></span><br />When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they all went in search of him; but David learned of this and went out to face them. / Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of Rephaim. / So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. / David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/18-1.htm">1 Chronicles 18:1-13</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute. / As far as Hamath, David also defeated King Hadadezer of Zobah, who had marched out to establish his dominion along the Euphrates River. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/10-1.htm">2 Samuel 10:1-19</a></span><br />Some time later, the king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son Hanun. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent some of his servants to console Hanun concerning his father. But when they arrived in the land of the Ammonites, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun their lord, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Has not David instead sent his servants to explore the city, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/19-1.htm">1 Chronicles 19:1-19</a></span><br />Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him, / the princes of the Ammonites said to Hanun, “Just because David has sent you comforters, do you really believe he is showing respect for your father? Have not his servants come to you to explore the land, spy it out, and overthrow it?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-12</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-14</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, armor bearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,</p><p class="hdg">Zelek</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">1 Chronicles 11:39</a></b></br> Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,</p><p class="hdg">Naharai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-37.htm">1 Chronicles 11:37</a></b></br> Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">Ammonite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">Armor-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">Armourbearer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-6.htm">Armour-Bearer</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Bearers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Beerothite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-33.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Naharai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Na'harai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Zelek</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Ammonite</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">Armor</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Armor-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-4.htm">Armourbearer</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/10-5.htm">Armour-Bearer</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-20.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Bearers</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-2.htm">Beerothite</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Care</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Naharai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Na'harai</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-25.htm">Weapons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-39.htm">Zelek</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Zelek the Ammonite</b><br>Zelek is identified as an Ammonite, indicating he was from the region of Ammon, east of the Jordan River. The Ammonites were often in conflict with Israel, yet Zelek's inclusion among David's mighty warriors suggests a remarkable integration and acceptance into Israelite society. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's kingdom being open to all nations. The presence of an Ammonite in David's elite group may also illustrate the fulfillment of prophecies regarding the inclusion of Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-8</a>.<p><b>Naharai the Beerothite</b><br>Naharai is described as a Beerothite, indicating his origin from Beeroth, one of the Gibeonite cities. The Gibeonites had a unique covenant relationship with Israel, as seen in <a href="/joshua/9.htm">Joshua 9</a>, where they became servants to the Israelites. Naharai's role among David's warriors highlights the ongoing relationship and integration of the Gibeonites within Israel. This connection underscores the theme of covenant faithfulness and the importance of honoring agreements, as seen throughout the Old Testament.<p><b>the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah</b><br>Naharai served as the armor-bearer to Joab, the commander of David's army and son of Zeruiah, David's sister. This position was one of great trust and responsibility, indicating Naharai's skill and loyalty. Joab was a complex figure, known for his military prowess and sometimes ruthless actions. The role of an armor-bearer was crucial in battle, providing support and protection to the commander. This relationship can be seen as a type of Christ's role as our protector and the one who bears our burdens, as described in <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zelek_the_ammonite.htm">Zelek the Ammonite</a></b><br>Zelek is one of David's mighty warriors, listed among the valiant men who served King David. His inclusion highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who were loyal to David.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahari_the_beerothite.htm">Nahari the Beerothite</a></b><br>Another of David's mighty warriors, Nahari is noted as the armor-bearer of Joab, the commander of David's army. Beeroth was a city of the Gibeonites, indicating Nahari's possible non-Israelite origin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This group of elite soldiers was renowned for their bravery and loyalty to King David. They played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining his kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/diversity_in_god's_kingdom.htm">Diversity in God's Kingdom</a></b><br>The inclusion of Zelek the Ammonite and Nahari the Beerothite among David's mighty warriors demonstrates that God's kingdom is open to people from all backgrounds. This diversity is a strength and reflects God's inclusive nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_service.htm">Loyalty and Service</a></b><br>The mighty warriors exemplify loyalty and dedication to their leader. As Christians, we are called to serve Christ with the same commitment and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>David's ability to unite a diverse group of warriors under his leadership is a testament to God's sovereign hand in establishing leaders according to His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_supportive_roles.htm">The Role of Supportive Roles</a></b><br>Nahari's role as an armor-bearer highlights the importance of supportive roles in achieving greater goals. Every role in the body of Christ is vital and contributes to the mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_joab's_ruse_reveal_a_plot_hole.htm">2 Samuel 14:2-3: Does Joab's use of a disguised woman to deceive David suggest a narrative hole, since such a ruse seems unlikely to fool a king?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_joab_punished_for_killing_amasa.htm">In 2 Samuel 20:8-10, why isn't Joab explicitly reprimanded for the ruthless killing of Amasa, despite earlier prohibitions against murder?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">The Ammonite.</span>--A foreigner, like "Igal of Zobah" (a Syrian), and "Ittai the Gittite," and "Uriah the Hittite," who rose to distinction in David's service, and all of whom were probably proselytes.<p><span class= "bld">Armourbearer.</span>--It appears from <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm" title="And ten young men that bore Joab's armor compassed about and smote Absalom, and slew him.">2Samuel 18:15</a> that Joab had ten armourbearers. This one was probably their chief.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Zelek the Ammonite.</span> The presence of an Ammonite among the thirty reminds us of the fidelity of Shobi, the son of Nahash the Ammonite king, to David (see <a href="/2_samuel/17-27.htm">2 Samuel 17:27</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Armourbearer.</span> The written text has the plural, "armourbearers," for which the K'ri has substituted the singular. The plural is probably right, and if so, both Joab's chief armourbearers, or squires, were foreigners, Zelek being an Ammonite, and Nahari a Gibeonite (see note on 2 Samuel 4:2). In actual warfare we find Joab attended by ten esquires (<a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">2 Samuel 18:15</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Zelek</span><br /><span class="heb">צֶ֖לֶק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣe·leq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6768.htm">Strong's 6768: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zelek -- an Ammonite hero of David</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ammonite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעַמֹּנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘am·mō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5984.htm">Strong's 5984: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ammonite -- descendants of Ammon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Naharai</span><br /><span class="heb">נַחְרַי֙</span> <span class="translit">(naḥ·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5171.htm">Strong's 5171: </a> </span><span class="str2">Naharai -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Beerothite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּאֵ֣רֹתִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·’ê·rō·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_886.htm">Strong's 886: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beerothite -- a Beerothite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the armor-bearer</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹשֵׂ֕א</span> <span class="translit">(nō·śê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> </span><span class="str2">Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zeruiah,</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרֻיָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ru·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-37.htm">2 Samuel 23:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:37 Zelek the Ammonite Naharai the Beerothite armor (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>