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He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines, and the LORD worked a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it, and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But he took his stand in the midst of that portion and delivered it and struck down the Philistines. So Yahweh brought about a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the center of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but Shammah stood in the middle of the field and killed the Philistines. The crops were saved, and the LORD gave Israel a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />he stood in the middle of the field and defended it by killing Philistines. So the LORD won an impressive victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but Shammah stood his ground in the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. The LORD won a great victory that day. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but Shammah stood his ground in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. And the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But he made a stand in the middle of that area. He defended it and defeated the Philistines; the LORD gave them a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD worked a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he stood in the middle of the plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh worked a great victory. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he stations himself in the midst of the portion, and delivers it, and strikes the Philistines, and YHWH works a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he stationeth himself in the midst of the portion, and delivereth it, and smiteth the Philistines, and Jehovah worketh a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will stand in the midst of the portion, and he will take it away, and he will strike the rovers: and Jehovah will do a great salvation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />he stood fast in the middle of the field, and it was protected by him. And he struck down the Philistines. And the Lord wrought a great salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but he took his stand in the middle of the plot, kept it safe, and cut down the Philistines. Thus the LORD brought about a great victory. Such deeds as these the Three warriors performed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he took his stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He stood in the midst of the field and delivered the cattle and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory by his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he stood inside the field and he saved the cattle and destroyed the Philistines, and LORD JEHOVAH performed great salvation by his hand<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he stood firm in the midst of the portion, and rescued it, and smote the Philistines; and the Lord wrought a great deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-12.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=7194" 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">11</span>And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3320.htm" title="3320: way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To set or station oneself, take one's stand. A primitive root; to place; reflexively, to station, offer, continue.">But Shammah took his stand</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">in the middle</a> <a href="/hebrew/2513.htm" title="2513: ha·ḥel·qāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Smoothness, flattery, an allotment. Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment.">of the field,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: way·yaṣ·ṣî·le·hā (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3fs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">defended it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">and struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">So the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">brought about</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: tə·šū·‘āh (N-fs) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">victory.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.…<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/11-14.htm">1 Chronicles 11:14</a></span><br />But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-10.htm">Joshua 23:10</a></span><br />One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/3-31.htm">Judges 3:31</a></span><br />After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-21.htm">Judges 7:21</a></span><br />Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-23.htm">1 Samuel 14:23</a></span><br />So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/19-5.htm">1 Samuel 19:5</a></span><br />He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">1 Samuel 23:5</a></span><br />Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28</a></span><br />Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-6.htm">2 Samuel 8:6</a></span><br />Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">2 Samuel 21:12</a></span><br />he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">2 Kings 5:1</a></span><br />Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11-12</a></span><br />Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a></span><br />For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></span><br />With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But he stood in the middle of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD worked a great victory.</p><p class="hdg">the Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">2 Samuel 23:10</a></b></br> He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Psalm 3:8</a></b></br> Salvation <i>belongeth</i> unto the LORD: thy blessing <i>is</i> upon thy people. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-2.htm">Psalm 44:2</a></b></br> <i>How</i> thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; <i>how</i> thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/17-12.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Defended</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-44.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-12.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Wrought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-11.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-14.htm">Defended</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-29.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-29.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-20.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-43.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-39.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-25.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-2.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-1.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm">Worked</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-16.htm">Wrought</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>But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field</b><br>Shammah, one of David's mighty warriors, is highlighted for his bravery and faith. The act of taking a stand in the middle of the field signifies courage and determination. In the context of ancient warfare, holding one's ground was crucial, especially in open fields where retreat was easy. This act can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual steadfastness, reminiscent of <a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13</a>, which calls believers to stand firm in the face of spiritual battles.<p><b>defended it</b><br>The defense of the field against the Philistines represents a commitment to protect what God has entrusted. This mirrors the responsibility of believers to guard their faith and the truths of Scripture. The field could symbolize the inheritance of Israel, which the Philistines frequently threatened. This act of defense is akin to the spiritual warfare described in <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4-5</a>, where believers are called to defend their faith against spiritual adversaries.<p><b>and struck down the Philistines</b><br>The Philistines were a persistent enemy of Israel, often representing opposition to God's people. Shammah's victory over them is a testament to God's power working through His chosen individuals. This phrase connects to the broader narrative of Israel's struggle against the Philistines, seen throughout the books of Samuel. It also prefigures the ultimate victory over spiritual enemies through Christ, as seen in <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a>, where Christ disarms the powers and authorities.<p><b>So the LORD brought about a great victory</b><br>The acknowledgment that the LORD brought about the victory emphasizes divine intervention and sovereignty. It underscores the biblical theme that true victory comes from God, not human strength alone. This mirrors the sentiment in <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>, where David declares that the battle belongs to the LORD. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory through Jesus Christ, who secures eternal triumph over sin and death, as celebrated in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shammah.htm">Shammah</a></b><br>One of David's mighty warriors, known for his bravery and faithfulness. He is highlighted for his courageous stand against the Philistines.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>The location where Shammah made his stand. It symbolizes a place of confrontation and testing, where faith and courage are put into action.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a></b><br>A perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition and challenges to God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_victory.htm">The LORD's Victory</a></b><br>The ultimate source of triumph in the battle, emphasizing that success comes from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Shammah's stand teaches us the importance of courage when facing challenges. We are called to stand firm in our faith, even when we feel outnumbered or overwhelmed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The field may seem insignificant, but Shammah's defense of it shows that God values our faithfulness in all areas of life, no matter how small they may seem.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>The victory is attributed to the LORD, reminding us that our strength and success come from God. We must rely on His power rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as Shammah defended the field, we are called to defend our spiritual ground against the enemy. This involves putting on the full armor of God and standing firm in our convictions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Shammah's account is part of a larger account of faith and courage. Our actions today can inspire future generations to trust in God's power and faithfulness.<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/who_were_the_mighty_men_of_david.htm">Who were the mighty men of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_ahithophel's_suicide_unique.htm">Why does 2 Samuel 17:23 describe Ahithophel's suicide differently from any later biblical references to suicides, and are there historical precedents for such a response?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_water-fetching_story_credible.htm">(2 Samuel 23:13-17) How credible is the story of warriors breaking through enemy lines just to draw water and then pouring it out?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_malta_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ahithophel in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-12.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">But Shammah took his stand</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּתְיַצֵּ֤ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3320.htm">Strong's 3320: </a> </span><span class="str2">To set or station oneself, take one's stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the middle</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹךְ־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the field,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֶלְקָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥel·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoothness, flattery, an allotment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">defended it,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּצִּילֶ֔הָ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaṣ·ṣî·le·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines.</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(pə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brought about</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a great</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדוֹלָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">victory.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·šū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-12.htm">2 Samuel 23:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:12 But he stood in the midst (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:13" /></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>