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Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab <i>was</i> one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab <i>was</i> one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; <i>and there was</i> Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; <i>then</i> Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Among the Thirty were Joab’s brother Asahel, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Among the Thirty were: Joab&#8217s brother Asahel, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />One of the thirty was Joab's brother Asahel. [The thirty leading men were] Elhanan (son of Dodo) from Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Among the Thirty were Joab's brother Asahel, Dodo's son Elhanan of Bethlehem, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Included with the thirty were the following: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the Thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo fom Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty: Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Asahel brother of Joab [is] of the thirty; Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Asahel brother of Joab is of the thirty; Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Asahel, brother of Joab, among the thirty; Elhanan, son of Dodo of the House of Bread.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Asael the brother of Joab was one of the thirty, Elehanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Asahel, brother of Joab, was among the Thirty; Elhanan, son of Dodo, from Bethlehem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Among the Thirty were Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Ashael, the brother of Joab, was one of the thirty;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Shayel, the brother of Yuab, among the thirty Warriors<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Asael Joab's brother; he <i>was</i> among the thirty. Eleanan son of Dudi his uncle in Bethleem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-24.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=7335" 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">23</span>He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7970.htm" title="7970: baš·šə·lō·šîm (N-proper-ms) -- Thirty. Or shloshiym; multiple of shalowsh; thirty; or thirtieth.">Now these were members of the Thirty:</a> <a href="/hebrew/6214.htm" title="6214: ‘ă·śāh- (N-proper-ms) -- God has made, four Isr. From asah and 'el; God has made; Asahel, the name of four Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6214.htm" title="6214: ’êl (N-msc) -- God has made, four Isr. From asah and 'el; God has made; Asahel, the name of four Israelites.">Asahel</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî- (N-proper-ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">the brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (Prep, Art:: Number-cp) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">of Joab,</a> <a href="/hebrew/445.htm" title="445: ’el·ḥā·nān (N-msc) -- God has been gracious, two of David's leaders. From 'el and chanan; God gracious; Elchanan, an Israelite.">Elhanan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-proper-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1734.htm" title="1734: dō·ḏōw (N-proper-ms) -- His beloved, three Isr. From dowd; loving; Dodo, the name of three Israelites.">of Dodo</a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: bêṯ (Prep) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1035.htm" title="1035: lā·ḥem (N-proper-fs) -- From bayith and lechem; house of bread; Beth- Lechem, a place in Palestine.">of Bethlehem,</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,…<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</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-2.htm">1 Chronicles 27:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-6.htm">1 Chronicles 27:6</a></span><br />This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">1 Chronicles 27:7</a></span><br />The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8</a></span><br />The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-9.htm">1 Chronicles 27:9</a></span><br />The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-10.htm">1 Chronicles 27:10</a></span><br />The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-11.htm">1 Chronicles 27:11</a></span><br />The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-12.htm">1 Chronicles 27:12</a></span><br />The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-13.htm">1 Chronicles 27:13</a></span><br />The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-14.htm">1 Chronicles 27:14</a></span><br />The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15</a></span><br />The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16</a></span><br />These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-17.htm">1 Chronicles 27:17</a></span><br />over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">1 Chronicles 27:18</a></span><br />over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,</p><p class="hdg">Asahel</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18</a></b></br> And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel <i>was as</i> light of foot as a wild roe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26</a></b></br> Also the valiant men of the armies <i>were</i>, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">1 Chronicles 27:7</a></b></br> The fourth <i>captain</i> for the fourth month <i>was</i> Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">Asahel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-30.htm">As'ahel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Dodai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Dodo</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Elhanan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Elha'nan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm">Thirty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">Asahel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-16.htm">As'ahel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Bethlehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-51.htm">Beth-Lehem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Dodai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">Dodo</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Elhanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">Elha'nan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-39.htm">Thirty</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>Now these were members of the Thirty:</b><br>The "Thirty" refers to a group of elite warriors who served King David. This group was renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. The Thirty were part of David's mighty men, a larger group that included the "Three," who were even more distinguished. The Thirty were crucial in establishing and maintaining David's kingdom, reflecting the importance of loyalty and valor in leadership.<p><b>Asahel the brother of Joab:</b><br>Asahel was one of David's nephews, the son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was known for his swiftness and was a key figure in David's military campaigns. Asahel's relationship with Joab, David's commander, highlights the familial connections within David's army. Asahel's death at the hands of Abner, as recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/2-18.htm">2 Samuel 2:18-23</a>, was a significant event that led to further conflict between David's forces and those loyal to Saul's house.<p><b>Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem:</b><br>Elhanan is another of David's mighty warriors, and his designation as the son of Dodo of Bethlehem places him within the same town as David, emphasizing the local support David had from his own tribe of Judah. Bethlehem, David's hometown, is significant in biblical history as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, linking David's lineage to the Messianic prophecy. Elhanan's inclusion in the list of the Thirty underscores the diverse backgrounds and skills of those who supported David's reign.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/asahel.htm">Asahel</a></b><br>Asahel was the brother of Joab and one of David's mighty warriors. Known for his swiftness, he was a key figure in David's military exploits. His death at the hands of Abner is a significant event in the account of David's rise to power.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a></b><br>Asahel's brother, Joab, was the commander of David's army. He played a crucial role in many of David's military victories and was a complex character known for both his loyalty and his ruthless actions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elhanan.htm">Elhanan</a></b><br>Elhanan, the son of Dodo from Bethlehem, was another of David's mighty warriors. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>A small town in Judah, Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of David and later, Jesus Christ. It serves as a symbol of humble beginnings leading to greatness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_thirty.htm">The Thirty</a></b><br>This refers to the group of elite warriors who served King David. They were renowned for their bravery and loyalty, playing a pivotal role in establishing David's kingdom.<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>Asahel and Elhanan's inclusion in the list of David's mighty warriors underscores the value of loyalty and courage in serving God's anointed leaders. Believers are encouraged to exhibit these traits in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_diverse_backgrounds.htm">God Uses Diverse Backgrounds</a></b><br>The mention of warriors from various backgrounds, including Bethlehem, illustrates how God uses people from all walks of life to fulfill His purposes. This encourages believers to recognize their unique contributions to God's kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_ambition.htm">The Cost of Ambition</a></b><br>Asahel's pursuit of Abner, which led to his death, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition. Christians are reminded to seek God's guidance and wisdom in their pursuits.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>The legacy of David's mighty warriors continues to inspire believers today. Their accounts remind us of the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication to God's calling.<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/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_killed_goliath__david_or_elhanan.htm">Who killed Goliath? David (I Samuel 17:23, 50) Elhanan (2 Samuel 21:19)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_incited_david's_census.htm">Who incited David to take a census? (2 Samuel 24:1 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:1)</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>(24) <span class= "bld">Asahel.</span>--As he was killed by Abner while David reigned over Judah only, it is plain that this list is not restricted to any one definite time in David's reign. Leaving out Asahel, however, the names that follow are exactly "thirty." Of but few of them is anything further known.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The thirty.</span> This order of knighthood consisted originally of thirty-three men, of whom three were of higher rank, and presided, probably, each over ten, while Joab was chief over them all. This arrangement of men in tens, with an officer over them. was, in fact, the normal rule among the Hebrews. The second triad is unusual, but is explained by the history. In honour of the exploit of bringing the water from the well of Bethlehem, this second order of three was instituted, lower than the three chiefs, but higher than the rest. The third of these is not mentioned, and the disappearance of the name is not the result of accident, but of purpose. Had it been a scribe's error, there would have been some trace of it in the versions. But if the name was erased, it must have been blotted out for treason, and we thus have two candidates for the vacant niche: one is Amasa, and the other Ahithophel. The name of Joab we cannot for one moment admit. He never was a traitor to David, nor would the latter, though king, have ventured to degrade one so powerful, and who continued to be commander-in-chief until David's death. Now, if Amasa is the same as the Amasai in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a>, who was chief of the captains who came from Judah and Benjamin to David when he was in the hold, it is difficult to account for the absence of his name from the list of the thirty. Plainly, however, David did not regard his treason with strong displeasure, but was prepared, after Absalom's death, to make him commander-in-chief. But we must remember that a place in this second triad was gained by one exploit. The three were those who broke through the Philistine host, and fetched the water from Bethlehem. Such a deed would account for the close attachment between David and Ahithophel. He was the king's companion, and his familiar friend. It would account also for his suicide. His love to David had, for some unknown reason, turned to bitter hatred. He sought, not only David's life, but his dishonour. His feelings must have been highly excited before he could have worked himself up to such a pitch; and the reaction and disappointment would be equally extreme. He never could have faced David again, remembering the warmth of former love, and the shamelessness with which he had sought, not only his life, but to bring upon him public shame and ignominy. And his name would have been totally erased, and gone down into silence. Of Ahithophel's personal accomplishments as a brave warrior, we cannot doubt (see <a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1</a>), and his son Eliam was one of the mighties. (On a son and father both belonging to the order, see note on ver. 33.) <span class="cmt_word">Elhanan</span> (see note on 2 Samuel 21:19). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-24.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">Now [these were members of] the Thirty:</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šə·lō·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<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">Asahel</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6214.htm">Strong's 6214: </a> </span><span class="str2">Asahel -- 'God has made', four Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Joab,</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition, Article | Number - common plural<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">Elhanan</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶלְחָנָ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(’el·ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_445.htm">Strong's 445: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elhanan -- 'God has been gracious', two of David's leaders</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<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 Dodo</span><br /><span class="heb">דֹּד֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(dō·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1734.htm">Strong's 1734: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dodo -- 'his beloved', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Bethlehem,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽחֶם׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1035.htm">Strong's 1035: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-24.htm">2 Samuel 23:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-24.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:24 Asahel the brother of Joab was one (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:25" /></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>