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There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>and</i> Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>and</i> Uriah the Hittite; thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite; thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite; thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite; thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite—thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hethite. There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite. There were 37 in all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite- 37 in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite—for a total of 37.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite. Altogether there were thirty-seven. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hethite: thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Uriah the Hittite; in all thirty and seven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: all, thirty and seven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Urias the Hethite, thirty and seven in all. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite: altogether thirty seven<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite—thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite—thirty-seven in all.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Uriah the Hittite: the servants of David were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Uriah the Khitite, all of them the Servants of David, thirty and seven in number <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite. Thirty and seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Urias the Chettite: thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-39.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=7417" 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">38</span>Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/223.htm" title="223: ’ū·rî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Uwriyahuw; from 'uwr and Yahh; flame of Jah; Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites.">and Uriah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2850.htm" title="2850: ha·ḥit·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Heth. Patronymically from Cheth; a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth.">the Hittite.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: šə·lō·šîm (Number-cp) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">There were thirty-seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: wə·šiḇ·‘āh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kōl (N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in all.</a> </span><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/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">1 Samuel 26:6</a></span><br />And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">1 Samuel 30:9-10</a></span><br />So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">1 Samuel 30:24</a></span><br />Who will listen to your proposal? The share of the one who went to battle will match the share of the one who stayed with the supplies. They will share alike.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-29.htm">1 Kings 2:29-30</a></span><br />It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22</a></span><br />For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a></span><br />Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests / and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver. / So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-5</a></span><br />When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a></span><br />Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.</p><p class="hdg">Uriah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">2 Samuel 11:3,6</a></b></br> And David sent and inquired after the woman. And <i>one</i> said, <i>Is</i> not this Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9</a></b></br> Wherefore hast thou despised the commandment of the LORD, to do evil in his sight? thou hast killed Uriah the Hittite with the sword, and hast taken his wife <i>to be</i> thy wife, and hast slain him with the sword of the children of Ammon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">1 Kings 15:5</a></b></br> Because David did <i>that which was</i> right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any <i>thing</i> that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.</p><p class="hdg">thirty and seven in all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">2 Samuel 23:13</a></b></br> And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-9.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/numbers/31-43.htm">Thirty-Seven</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-15.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-10.htm">Uri'ah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/9-20.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-13.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">Thirty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-34.htm">Thirty-Seven</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">Uri'ah</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>and Uriah the Hittite.</b><br>Uriah the Hittite is one of the most notable figures among David's mighty men, known as the "Thirty." His inclusion highlights the diverse composition of David's warriors, as Uriah was a Hittite, indicating he was not an Israelite by birth. The Hittites were an ancient people who lived in the region of Anatolia, and their presence in Israel during this period suggests a degree of integration and acceptance of foreigners within Israelite society. Uriah's story is most famously connected to the narrative of David and Bathsheba, where he is portrayed as a loyal and honorable soldier. His loyalty to David and adherence to military duty, even when summoned from the battlefield, contrasts sharply with David's actions, providing a moral and ethical backdrop to the events that unfold in <a href="/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11</a>. Uriah's death, orchestrated by David, serves as a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, leading to significant consequences for David's reign and personal life. This account also foreshadows themes of betrayal and sacrifice, which are later seen in the New Testament with the betrayal of Jesus Christ.<p><b>There were thirty-seven in all.</b><br>The mention of "thirty-seven in all" refers to the total number of David's mighty men listed in this passage. These warriors were renowned for their bravery, skill, and loyalty, forming an elite group that played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The number thirty-seven includes the original "Thirty" and additional notable figures, such as Joab, Abishai, and Benaiah, who held leadership positions. This enumeration underscores the importance of community and collective strength in achieving God's purposes, as seen throughout the biblical narrative. The mighty men are celebrated for their individual feats and contributions, yet they are also remembered as part of a larger group, reflecting the biblical theme of unity and cooperation among God's people. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where the early church is described as a body with many members, each contributing to the whole (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>). The legacy of David's mighty men serves as an enduring testament to the power of faith, courage, and loyalty in the service of God's anointed king.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uriah_the_hittite.htm">Uriah the Hittite</a></b><br>Uriah was one of King David's mighty warriors, known for his loyalty and bravery. He was a Hittite by descent, which indicates he was not originally an Israelite but had integrated into Israelite society. His account is most notably connected to the events surrounding David's sin with Bathsheba, Uriah's wife.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This group, also known as "David's Mighty Men," consisted of elite soldiers who performed extraordinary feats of bravery and were instrumental in David's military successes. The list in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">2 Samuel 23</a> highlights their valor and loyalty to David.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_thirty-seven.htm">The Thirty-Seven</a></b><br>This refers to the total number of David's elite warriors mentioned in the passage. The list includes both the "Three" and the "Thirty," with Uriah being the last mentioned, bringing the total to thirty-seven.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_integrity.htm">Loyalty and Integrity</a></b><br>Uriah's life exemplifies loyalty and integrity, even in the face of personal loss and betrayal. Christians are called to uphold these virtues in their own lives, remaining faithful to God and others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>David's actions towards Uriah remind us of the far-reaching consequences of sin. Believers are encouraged to seek repentance and restoration when they fall short.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_redemption.htm">God's Sovereignty and Redemption</a></b><br>Despite human failures, God's sovereign plan prevails. Uriah's account, though tragic, is woven into the lineage of Christ, demonstrating God's ability to redeem and use all circumstances for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a></b><br>The list of mighty warriors underscores the importance of community and teamwork in achieving God's purposes. Christians are encouraged to support and uplift one another in their spiritual journeys.<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/what_defines_rhetorical_criticism.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_history_of_the_hittites.htm">What is the history of the Hittites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_uriah_the_hittite_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_bathsheba_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</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>(39) <span class= "bld">Thirty and seven in all.</span>--Only thirty-six names have been given, but either the third unnamed person in the second triad of heroes is counted, or else in <a href="/2_samuel/23-34.htm" title="Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,">2Samuel 23:34</a> the names of the two given in Chronicles should be substituted for the one in the text here.<p>In <a href="/context/1_chronicles/11-41.htm" title="Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,">1Chronicles 11:41-47</a> sixteen more names are given, either of men who took the place of these heroes as they died, or simply of other heroes thought worthy of record, though hardly reckoned with this especial body.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 39.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Uriah the Hittite</span> (see note on 2 Samuel 11:3). <span class="cmt_word">Thirty and seven in all.</span> "The thirty" became a technical name, and might receive additional members. But if we suppose Asahel's place to have been filled up, the number is exact, there being thirty ordinary members, three chiefs of the first class, and three of the second, of whom, however, one name is omitted. In Chronicles sixteen additional names are given, who were probably men admitted to the order to fill up vacancies. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-39.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">and Uriah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוּרִיָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·rî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hittite.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחִתִּ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥit·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2850.htm">Strong's 2850: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hittite -- a Chittite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">There were thirty-seven</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7970.htm">Strong's 7970: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thirty, thirtieth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in all.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-39.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:39 Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-38.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:38"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:38" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 24:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 24:1" /></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>