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Zabad, the son of Ahlai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite; Zabad, son of Ahlai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Uriah the Khithite, Edinu, son of Shara.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Uria the Chettite, Zabet son of Achaia,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/11-41.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=3611" 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/1_chronicles/11.htm">David's Mighty Men</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/223.htm" title="223: ’ū·rî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Uwriyahuw; from 'uwr and Yahh; flame of Jah; Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites.">Uriah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2850.htm" title="2850: ha·ḥit·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Heth. Patronymically from Cheth; a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth.">the Hittite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2066.htm" title="2066: zā·ḇāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- He has given, the name of several Isr. From zabad; giver; Zabad, the name of seven Israelites.">Zabad</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/304.htm" title="304: ’aḥ·lāy (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite name. The same as 'achalay; wishful; Achlai, the name of an Israelitess and of an Israelite.">of Ahlai,</a> </span><span class="reftext">42</span>Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,…<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="/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39</a></span><br />and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a></span><br />Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">1 Kings 2:32-34</a></span><br />The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” / So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">2 Samuel 11:3</a></span><br />So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/11-6.htm">2 Samuel 11:6-17</a></span><br />At this, David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David. / When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing and how the war was going. / Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-9.htm">2 Samuel 12:9</a></span><br />Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own. You have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">2 Samuel 12:14</a></span><br />Nevertheless, because by this deed you have shown utter contempt for the word of the LORD, the son born to you will surely die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/12-24.htm">2 Samuel 12:24</a></span><br />Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-33.htm">1 Chronicles 27:33-34</a></span><br />Ahithophel was the king’s counselor. Hushai the Archite was the king’s friend. / Ahithophel was succeeded by Jehoiada son of Benaiah, then by Abiathar. Joab was the commander of the king’s army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Matthew 1:17</a></span><br />In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-3.htm">Romans 1:3</a></span><br />regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31-32</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, / the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,</p><p class="hdg">Uriah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/11-6.htm">2 Samuel 11:6</a></b></br> And David sent to Joab, <i>saying</i>, Send me Uriah the Hittite. And Joab sent Uriah to David.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/23-39.htm">2 Samuel 23:39</a></b></br> Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-31.htm">Ahlai</a> <a href="/1_kings/15-5.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-16.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-16.htm">Uri'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/7-21.htm">Zabad</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-31.htm">Ahlai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-7.htm">Hittite</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Uriah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-4.htm">Uri'ah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Zabad</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">David Becomes King over All Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-4.htm">Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">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/1_chronicles/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Uriah the Hittite</b><br>Uriah the Hittite is one of the most notable figures among David's mighty warriors. His inclusion in this list highlights his valor and loyalty. Uriah was a Hittite, indicating he was not originally an Israelite by birth, but he had integrated into Israelite society and faith. This reflects the inclusivity of God's covenant people, where faith and allegiance to God transcended ethnic boundaries. Uriah's story is most famously connected to the narrative of David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 11), where his integrity starkly contrasts with David's moral failure. Uriah's loyalty to his fellow soldiers and to God is evident when he refuses to go home to his wife while the Ark and Israel's army are in tents. His tragic death orchestrated by David serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the need for repentance. Uriah's life and death also foreshadow the suffering of the righteous, a theme that finds its ultimate expression in Jesus Christ, who, like Uriah, was innocent yet suffered unjustly.<p><b>Zabad son of Ahlai</b><br>Zabad son of Ahlai is a less prominent figure in the biblical narrative, but his mention among David's mighty men signifies his importance in the military exploits of David's reign. The name Zabad means "gift" or "endowment," which may reflect his role or character. Ahlai, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, suggesting that Zabad's recognition comes from his own deeds rather than familial connections. This highlights the meritocratic aspect of David's army, where individuals were honored for their personal contributions and bravery. The inclusion of Zabad in this list underscores the diversity and strength of David's warriors, who came from various backgrounds and families to support the king. This diversity within unity is a recurring theme in the Bible, pointing to the body of Christ, where believers from all walks of life are united in purpose and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/u/uriah_the_hittite.htm">Uriah the Hittite</a></b><br>Uriah was one of King David's mighty warriors, known for his loyalty and bravery. He is most famously known for his tragic account involving King David and Bathsheba, which is detailed in <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/11.htm">2 Samuel 11</a>. Uriah's inclusion in the list of David's mighty men highlights his valor and significance in David's reign.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zabad_son_of_ahlai.htm">Zabad son of Ahlai</a></b><br>Zabad is a lesser-known figure mentioned among David's mighty warriors. The mention of his father, Ahlai, suggests a lineage or family of some note, though specific details about Zabad's deeds are not provided in the biblical text.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_integrity.htm">Loyalty and Integrity</a></b><br>Uriah's life exemplifies loyalty and integrity, even in the face of personal loss and betrayal. As Christians, we are called to uphold these virtues in our relationships and commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The account of Uriah and David serves as a sobering reminder of how sin can have far-reaching and devastating consequences, affecting not only the sinner but also innocent parties.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_redemption.htm">God's Redemption</a></b><br>Despite the tragic events surrounding Uriah, God's redemptive plan continued through the lineage of David and Bathsheba, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ. This demonstrates God's ability to bring good out of human failure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering_the_faithful.htm">The Importance of Remembering the Faithful</a></b><br>The inclusion of Uriah and Zabad in the list of mighty men reminds us to honor and remember those who have faithfully served, even if their accounts are not fully known or celebrated.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_rhetorical_criticism.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_2_10_mean.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_uriah_the_hittite_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doubt_1_chronicles_4_41's_event.htm">In 1 Chronicles 4:41, why is there no clear historical record of the destruction of these inhabitants, raising doubts about the event's authenticity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41) <span class= "bld">Uriah the Hittite.</span>--His history, omitted by Chronicles, is told in 2 Samuel 11. The list of heroes in Samuel closes with this name, adding by way of summation, "all, thirty and seven."<p>The sixteen names which follow may indicate a later revision of the catalogue. They are not given elsewhere.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41-47.</span> - These verses are assisted by no parallel, either in the Book of Samuel or elsewhere. Of the sixteen names which they contain,not a few are to be found elsewhere, yet not as designating the same persons. Also, while the <span class="accented">Reubenite</span> and the Gentile nouns <span class="accented">Ashterathite</span> and <span class="accented">Aroerite</span> are at once recognized, the <span class="accented">Mithnite</span>, <span class="accented">Tizite</span>, <span class="accented">Mahavite</span>, and <span class="accented">Mesobaite</span> are not traceable elsewhere, the plural form of the last but one being an additional source of obscurity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/11-41.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">Uriah</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוּרִיָּה֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·rî·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_223.htm">Strong's 223: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uriah -- 'flame of Yah', the name of a Hittite and of two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hittite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחִתִּ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥit·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2850.htm">Strong's 2850: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hittite -- a Chittite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Zabad</span><br /><span class="heb">זָבָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(zā·ḇāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2066.htm">Strong's 2066: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zabad -- 'he has given', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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 Ahlai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחְלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(’aḥ·lāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_304.htm">Strong's 304: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahlai -- an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">1 Chronicles 11:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/11-41.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:41 Uriah the Hittite Zabad the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 11:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 11:42" /></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>