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Maharai from Netophah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Zalmon (descendant of Ahohi), Maharai from Netophah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Selmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon, from Ahoh; Maharai, from Netophah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite; Maharai of Netophah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Zalmon of the mount House, Mahar of Netophath,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Tsalmun, who was from Tur Baytha, Mahar, who was from Toopha<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Ellon the Aoite; Noere the Netophatite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-28.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=7357" 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">27</span>Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6756.htm" title="6756: ṣal·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Zalmon -- a mountain near Shechem. From tselem; shady; Tsalmon, the name of a place in Palestine and of an Israelite.">Zalmon</a> <a href="/hebrew/266.htm" title="266: hā·’ă·ḥō·ḥî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Ahoah. Patronymic from 'achavah; an Achochite or descendant of Achoach.">the Ahohite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4121.htm" title="4121: mah·ray (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. From mahar; hasty; Maharai, an Israelite.">Maharai</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,…<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/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-7</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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">1 Chronicles 27:1-15</a></span><br />This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...<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_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/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></span><br />But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">1 Kings 2:35</a></span><br />And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-1.htm">1 Kings 4:1-6</a></span><br />So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">1 Kings 4:7-19</a></span><br />Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/4-20.htm">1 Kings 4:20-28</a></span><br />The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. / Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,</p><p class="hdg">Maharai</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30</a></b></br> Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">1 Chronicles 27:13</a></b></br> The tenth <i>captain</i> for the tenth month <i>was</i> Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Ahohite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-4.htm">Aho'hite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Maharai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Ma'harai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-8.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/judges/9-48.htm">Zalmon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Ahohite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Aho'hite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Maharai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Ma'harai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/psalms/68-14.htm">Zalmon</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>Zalmon the Ahohite</b><br>Zalmon is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The term "Ahohite" likely refers to his clan or family lineage, possibly connected to Ahoah, a descendant of Benjamin (<a href="/1_chronicles/8-4.htm">1 Chronicles 8:4</a>). This connection to the tribe of Benjamin is significant, as it highlights the unity and diversity within David's army, drawing from various tribes of Israel. The inclusion of Zalmon in this list underscores the importance of loyalty and valor in service to God's anointed king, David, who is a type of Christ as the ultimate King and Shepherd of His people.<p><b>Maharai the Netophathite</b><br>Maharai is another of David's mighty warriors, and his designation as a "Netophathite" indicates his origin from Netophah, a town near Bethlehem in the tribal territory of Judah. This geographical detail emphasizes the regional diversity of David's supporters, as Netophah was a small, relatively obscure location. Maharai's inclusion in this elite group highlights the biblical theme that God often chooses the humble and seemingly insignificant to accomplish His purposes. This reflects the broader biblical narrative where God raises up individuals from humble beginnings, much like David himself, who was a shepherd boy before becoming king. Maharai's role in David's army also points to the unity and strength found in God's people when they rally around His chosen leader.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/z/zalmon_the_ahohite.htm">Zalmon the Ahohite</a></b><br>Zalmon is listed among David's mighty warriors, known as the "Thirty." The term "Ahohite" likely refers to his clan or family lineage, possibly linked to the descendants of Ahoah, a descendant of Benjamin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/maharai_the_netophathite.htm">Maharai the Netophathite</a></b><br>Maharai is another of David's mighty men. The designation "Netophathite" indicates that he hailed from Netophah, a town in the region of Judah, near Bethlehem.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_valor.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Valor</a></b><br>Zalmon and Maharai exemplify loyalty and courage. Their inclusion in the list of David's mighty men highlights the importance of steadfastness and bravery in serving God's anointed leader.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_use_of_ordinary_people.htm">God's Use of Ordinary People</a></b><br>Both men, though not widely known, played crucial roles in David's kingdom. This teaches us that God can use anyone, regardless of their background or fame, to accomplish His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_brotherhood_in_service.htm">Community and Brotherhood in Service</a></b><br>The mighty men were a community of warriors who supported each other and their king. This reflects the importance of fellowship and unity in the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Being remembered as part of David's mighty men shows the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication. Our actions and service for God can leave a legacy that endures beyond our lifetime.<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/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_eleazar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Eleazar in the Bible?</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/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><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>(28) <span class= "bld">Zalmon.</span>--In Chronicles <span class= "ital">Ilai.</span><p><span class= "bld">Maharai.</span>--He commanded the tenth division of the army (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm" title="The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:13</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Zalmon</span>. He is called <span class="accented">Ilai</span> in <a href="/1_chronicles/11-29.htm">1 Chronicles 11:29</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Ahohite</span> (see note on ver. 9). <span class="cmt_word">Maharai the Netophathite.</span> Netophah, in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem (<a href="/ezra/2-22.htm">Ezra 2:22</a>), was chiefly inhabited, after the exile, by the singers (<a href="/nehemiah/12-28.htm">Nehemiah 12:28</a>). Robinson identifies it with <span class="accented">Beit-Netif</span>, to the south of Jerusalem; but probably erroneously, as Beit-Netif is too far from Bethlehem. Maharai was commander of the tenth brigade, and was a Zarhite, and therefore belonged to the tribe of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-28.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">Zalmon</span><br /><span class="heb">צַלְמוֹן֙</span> <span class="translit">(ṣal·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6756.htm">Strong's 6756: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zalmon -- a mountain near Shechem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Ahohite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֲחֹחִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·ḥō·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahohite -- a descendant of Ahoah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Maharai</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהְרַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(mah·ray)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4121.htm">Strong's 4121: </a> </span><span class="str2">Maharai -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Netophathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטֹפָתִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-28.htm">2 Samuel 23:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:28 Zalmon the Ahohite Maharai the Netophathite (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:29" /></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>