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David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Now these are the last words of David. Thus says David the son of Jesse; Thus says the man raised up on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob And the sweet psalmist of Israel, declares, <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, And the man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, <a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse declares, The man who was raised on high declares, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel, <a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the last words of David: The declaration of David son of Jesse, the declaration of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob. This is the most delightful of Israel’s songs. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the last words of David: The declaration of David son of Jesse, the declaration of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, the favorite singer of Israel: <a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> These are the last words of David the son of Jesse. The God of Jacob chose David and made him a great king. The Mighty God of Israel loved him. When God told him to speak, David said: <a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, and the man who was raised on high saith, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These are the last words of David: "Here is the declaration by David, son of Jesse- the declaration by the man whom God raised up, whom the God of Jacob anointed, the singer of Israel's psalms: <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> David son of Jesse was the man whom God made great, whom the God of Jacob chose to be king, and who was the composer of beautiful songs for Israel. These are David's last words: <a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> This was David's last composition: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, an oracle by the valiant one who was exalted— anointed by the God of Jacob, the contented psalm writer of Israel. <a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> These are the final words of David: "The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised up as the ruler chosen by the God of Jacob, Israel's beloved singer of songs: <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man whom God raised up, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: <a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these [are] the last words of David: “A declaration of David son of Jesse, "" And a declaration of the man raised up—Concerning the anointed of the God of Jacob, "" And the sweetness of the songs of Israel: <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these are the last words of David: -- 'The affirmation of David son of Jesse -- And the affirmation of the man raised up -- Concerning the Anointed of the God of Jacob, And the Sweetness of the Songs of Israel: <a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these the last words of David. The declaration of David, son of Jesse, and the declaration of the man raised up for the Messiah of the God of Jacob, and the sweet songs of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now these are David's last words. David the son of Isai said: The man to whom it was appointed concerning the Christ of the God of Jacob, the excellent psalmist of Israel said: <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> These are the last words of David. Now David, the son of Jesse, the man to whom it was appointed concerning the Christ of the God of Jacob, the preeminent psalmist of Israel said: <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> These are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse; the oracle of the man God raised up, Anointed of the God of Jacob, favorite of the Mighty One of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Now these are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the favorite of the Strong One of Israel:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> NOW these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse, the anointed one whose rule has been established, the one whom the God of Jacob has made the sweet psalmist of Israel said, <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> These are the last words of David. David said, the son of Iyshay said, the man who lifted up the yoke beam of his Messiah and the God of Yaqub, composing the sweet Psalms of Israel*<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Now these are the last words of David: The saying of David the son of Jesse, And the saying of the man raised on high, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet singer of Israel: <a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And these are the last words of David. Faithful is David the son of Jessae, and faithful the man whom the Lord raised up to be the anointed of the God of Jacob, and beautiful are the psalms of Israel. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7059" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Last Song</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/314.htm" title="314: hā·’a·ḥă·rō·nîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Coming after or behind. Or;acharon; from 'achar; hinder; generally, late or last; specifically western.">are the last</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">“The oracle</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/3448.htm" title="3448: yi·šay (N-proper-ms) -- Father of David. By Aramaic Iyshay; from the same as yesh; extant; Jishai, David's father.">of Jesse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: ū·nə·’um (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">the oracle</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·ge·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">of the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: hu·qam (V-Hofal-Perf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">raised</a> <a href="/hebrew/5920.htm" title="5920: ‘āl (N-ms) -- Height. From alah; properly, the top; specifically, the highest; also aloft, to Jehovah.">on high,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4899.htm" title="4899: mə·šî·aḥ (Adj-msc) -- Anointed. From mashach; anointed; usually a consecrated person; specifically, the Messiah.">the one anointed</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">by the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">of Jacob,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5273.htm" title="5273: ū·nə·‘îm (Conj-w:: Adj-msc) -- Pleasant, delightful. From na'em; delightful.">and the sweet</a> <a href="/hebrew/2158.htm" title="2158: zə·mi·rō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- Song. Or zamir; and zmirah; from zamar; a song to be accompanied with instrumental music.">psalmist</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel:</a> 2The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/72-20.htm">Psalm 72:20</a> Thus conclude the prayers of David son of Jesse. <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-7.htm">1 Chronicles 16:7</a> On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">1 Kings 2:1-2</a> As the time drew near for David to die, he charged his son Solomon, / “I am about to go the way of all the earth. So be strong and prove yourself a man. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a> He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place. <a href="/acts/2-29.htm">Acts 2:29-30</a> Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a> But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” <a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">1 Kings 3:7</a> And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. <a href="/1_chronicles/17-7.htm">1 Chronicles 17:7</a> Now then, you are to tell My servant David that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I took you from the pasture, from following the flock, to be the ruler over My people Israel. <a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a> I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. <a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a> After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ <a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a> Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years. <a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a> Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” <a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a> Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel. <a href="/matthew/22-43.htm">Matthew 22:43</a> Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,A.<a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1</a> And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-1.htm">Deuteronomy 33:1</a> And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death.<a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua 23:1-24:32</a> And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age… raised<a href="/2_samuel/7-8.htm">2 Samuel 7:8,9</a> Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: … <a href="/psalms/78-70.htm">Psalm 78:70</a> He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds:the anointed<a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a> The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12,13</a> And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he… <a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.sweet psalmist<a href="/1_chronicles/16-4.htm">1 Chronicles 16:4,5,7,9</a> And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: … <a href="/amos/6-5.htm">Amos 6:5</a> That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;<a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Luke 20:42</a> And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/24-16.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-11.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-49.htm">High</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-27.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-8.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-2.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-2.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">Oracle</a> <a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Psalmist</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-28.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-19.htm">Singer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/judges/14-14.htm">Sweetness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/19-33.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-33.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-2.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-16.htm">Jesse</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Last</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">Oracle</a> <a href="/romans/15-10.htm">Psalmist</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-33.htm">Singer</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/2_kings/2-21.htm">Sweet</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-6.htm">Sweetness</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a> 8. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>These are the last words of David: This phrase introduces the final recorded words of King David, a significant figure in biblical history. David's last words are often seen as a summation of his life and reign, reflecting his relationship with God and his role as a leader of Israel. In biblical tradition, last words are considered important, often containing blessings, prophecies, or reflections on one's life. David's last words are not only a personal reflection but also hold theological significance for Israel and the unfolding of God's plan.The oracle of David son of Jesse: The term "oracle" suggests a divinely inspired message, indicating that David's words are not merely personal reflections but carry prophetic weight. David is identified as the "son of Jesse," grounding him in his earthly lineage and connecting him to the tribe of Judah, from which the Messiah was prophesied to come (<a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10</a>). This lineage is significant in the biblical narrative, as it establishes David's rightful place in God's covenantal promises to Israel.The oracle of the man raised on high: This phrase highlights David's elevation by God from a shepherd boy to the king of Israel. It underscores the theme of divine election and grace, as David was chosen by God despite his humble beginnings (<a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11-13</a>). This elevation is a type of Christ, who, though humble in His earthly life, is exalted by God (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>).The one anointed by the God of Jacob: David's anointing by God signifies his divine appointment as king. The reference to "the God of Jacob" connects David to the patriarchs and the covenantal promises made to them. Anointing in the Old Testament often symbolizes the Holy Spirit's empowerment for a specific task or role, prefiguring the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>).And the sweet psalmist of Israel: David is renowned for his contributions to the Book of Psalms, which are central to Jewish and Christian worship. His psalms express a wide range of human emotions and experiences, from lament to praise, and are seen as inspired by the Holy Spirit. David's role as a psalmist also points to his heart for worship and his deep relationship with God, serving as a model for believers. His psalms often contain messianic prophecies, pointing forward to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The central figure in this verse, David is the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God, his military conquests, and his role as a psalmist. He is described here in his final words, reflecting on his life and calling. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesse.htm">Jesse</a> David's father, from the tribe of Judah. Jesse's lineage is significant as it fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah coming from the line of David. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_jacob.htm">God of Jacob</a> This title emphasizes the covenant relationship God had with the patriarchs of Israel, including Jacob, and highlights God's faithfulness to His promises. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David reigned as king. David's leadership and psalms have had a lasting impact on the spiritual and cultural identity of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_anointed.htm">The Anointed</a> Refers to David's divine appointment as king. The Hebrew word "mashiach" (anointed) is significant as it points to the Messiah, foreshadowing Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">The Legacy of Faithfulness</a> David's life, despite its imperfections, is marked by a deep commitment to God. Believers are encouraged to pursue a legacy of faithfulness, trusting in God's grace and guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_anointing.htm">The Role of Anointing</a> Just as David was anointed for a specific purpose, Christians are called to recognize and fulfill their God-given roles and gifts within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_worship.htm">The Power of Worship</a> As the "sweet psalmist of Israel," David's life exemplifies the power of worship and music in drawing closer to God. Believers are encouraged to incorporate worship into their daily lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_to_his_promises.htm">God's Faithfulness to His Promises</a> The reference to the "God of Jacob" reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness. Christians can trust in God's promises, knowing He is faithful to fulfill them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_chr_17_and_2_sam_7.htm">How do we reconcile the differences between 1 Chronicles 17 and 2 Samuel 7 regarding the details of God's covenant with David?</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_psalms.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Psalms?</a> <a href="/q/why_lacks_psalm_43_davidic_markers.htm">If attributed to David, why does Psalm 43 include no clear historical markers aligning it with known events of his reign?</a> <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><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>(1) The son of Jesse said.--The description of the human author of the following prophecy is strikingly analogous to that of Balaam in <a href="/context/numbers/24-3.htm" title="And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said:">Numbers 24:3-4</a>; <a href="/context/numbers/24-15.htm" title="And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor has said, and the man whose eyes are open has said:">Numbers 24:15-16</a>. The word "said," used twice, is a peculiar form (used between two hundred and three hundred times) of direct Divine utterances, and applied to human sayings only here, in the places referred to in Numbers, and in <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm" title="The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spoke to Ithiel, even to Ithiel and Ucal,">Proverbs 30:1</a>, in all which special claim is made to inspiration.The sweet psalmist of Israel.--Literally, He that is pleasant in Israel's psalms, i.e., by the composition and arrangement of Israel's liturgical songs he was entitled to be called "pleasant." David, with life now closing, fitly sends down this prophetic song to posterity with such description of its human writer as should secure to it authority.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Now these be the last words of David. A long interval separates this psalm from the preceding. The one was written when David had just reached the zenith of his power, and, when still unstained by foul crime, he could claim God's favour as due to his innocence. These last words were David's latest inspired utterance, written, probably, towards the end of the calm period which followed upon his restoration to his throne, and when time and the sense of God's renewed favour had healed the wounds of his soul. David the son of Jesse said. It was probably this account of the author, and its personal character, which caused the exclusion of this hymn from the Book of Psalms. It seemed to belong rather to David's private history than to a collection made for use in the public services of the temple. Said. The word is one usually applied to a message coming directly from God. It is used, however, four times in <a href="/numbers/24.htm">Numbers 24</a>. of the words of Balaam, and in <a href="/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30</a>. of those of Agur. The solemnity of the word indicates the fatness of its inspiration. The sweet psalmist; literally, he who is pleasant in the psalms of Israel. David might well claim this title, as, under God, we owe the Psalter to him. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>These וְאֵ֛לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the last הָאַֽחֲרֹנִ֑ים (hā·’a·ḥă·rō·nîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_314.htm">Strong's 314: </a> Hinder, late, last, western words דִּבְרֵ֥י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of David: דָוִ֖ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse “The oracle נְאֻ֧ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle of David דָּוִ֣ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Jesse, יִשַׁ֗י (yi·šay) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3448.htm">Strong's 3448: </a> Jesse -- father of David the oracle וּנְאֻ֤ם (ū·nə·’um) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle of the man הַגֶּ֙בֶר֙ (hag·ge·ḇer) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> A valiant man, warrior, a person simply raised הֻ֣קַם (hu·qam) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand on high, עָ֔ל (‘āl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5920.htm">Strong's 5920: </a> The top, the highest, aloft, to Jehovah the one anointed מְשִׁ֙יחַ֙ (mə·šî·aḥ) Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4899.htm">Strong's 4899: </a> Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah by the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Jacob, יַֽעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc and the sweet וּנְעִ֖ים (ū·nə·‘îm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5273.htm">Strong's 5273: </a> Pleasant, delightful psalmist זְמִר֥וֹת (zə·mi·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2158.htm">Strong's 2158: </a> A song of Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-1.htm">2 Samuel 23:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:1 Now these are the last words (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:51"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:51" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:2" /></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>