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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah of Netophah, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah (the Netophathite), Ittai the son of Ribai from Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah of Netophah, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjamites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heleb son of Baanah the Netophahite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Heleb (son of Baanah) from Netophah, Ittai (son of Ribai) from Gibeah in Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Baanah's son Heleb from Netophah, Ribai's son Ittai from Gibeah of the descendants of Benjamin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Heleb, son of Banah the Netophathite, Ittai, son of Ribai, from the hill of the sons of Benjamin,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Heled the son of Baana, also a Netophathite, Ithai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the children of Benjamin, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Heleb, the son of Baanah, also himself a Netophathite, Ittai, the son of Ribai, from Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Heled, son of Baanah, from Netophah; Ittai, son of Ribai, from Gibeah of Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Heleb son of Baanah of Netophah; Ittai son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjaminites;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baana a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Ramtha of the children of Benjamin,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Khalab, son of Baana, who was from Netupheth, Athi, son of Rabbi from Ramtha, of the sons of Benyamin<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Esthai the son of Riba of Gabaeth, son of Benjamin the Ephrathite; Asmoth the Bardiamite; Emasu the Salabonite:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-29.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=7362" 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">28</span>Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2460.htm" title="2460: ḥê·leḇ (N-proper-ms) -- One of David's heroes. The same as cheleb; fatness; Cheleb, an Israelite.">Heled</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/1196.htm" title="1196: ba·‘ă·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From a derivative of anah with prepositional prefix; in affliction.">of Baanah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5200.htm" title="5200: han·nə·ṭō·p̄å̄·ṯīs (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Netophah. Patronymic from Ntophah; a Netophathite, or inhabitant of Netophah.">the Netophathite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/863.htm" title="863: ’it·tay (N-proper-ms) -- Or tiythay; from 'eth; near; Ittai or Ithai, the name of a Gittite and of an Israelite.">Ittai</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/7380.htm" title="7380: rî·ḇay (N-proper-ms) -- A Benjamite. From riyb; contentious; Ribai, an Israelite.">of Ribai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1390.htm" title="1390: mig·giḇ·‘aṯ (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Hill, three cities in Pal. The same as gib'ah; Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine.">from Gibeah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Benjamites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·min (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory."></a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,…<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/11-28.htm">1 Chronicles 11:28</a></span><br />Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,<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/12-3.htm">1 Chronicles 12:3</a></span><br />Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a></span><br />Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></span><br />Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-25.htm">1 Chronicles 12:25</a></span><br />From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-30.htm">1 Chronicles 12:30</a></span><br />From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-33.htm">1 Chronicles 12:33</a></span><br />From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-38.htm">1 Chronicles 12:38</a></span><br />All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">1 Samuel 22:1-2</a></span><br />So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">1 Samuel 23:13</a></span><br />Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">1 Samuel 25:13</a></span><br />And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">1 Samuel 30:9</a></span><br />So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-21.htm">1 Samuel 30:21</a></span><br />When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,</p><p class="hdg">Heleb</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">1 Chronicles 11:30</a></b></br> Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,</p><p class="hdg">heled</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">1 Chronicles 27:15</a></b></br> The twelfth <i>captain</i> for the twelfth month <i>was</i> Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course <i>were</i> twenty and four thousand.</p><p class="hdg">Heldai </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">1 Chronicles 11:31</a></b></br> Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, <i>that pertained</i> to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,</p><p class="hdg">Ithai </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/4-9.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-25.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Children</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-6.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-14.htm">Heldai</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Heleb</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Heled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Ithai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Ittai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-22.htm">It'tai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Ribai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-16.htm">Baanah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Ba'anah</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-40.htm">Benjaminites</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Gibeah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Gib'e-Ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm">Heldai</a> <a href="/joshua/19-29.htm">Heleb</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Heled</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Ithai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Ittai</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">It'tai</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm">Netoph'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-23.htm">Netophathite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm">Ribai</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>Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite</b><br>Heled is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The mention of his father, Baanah, suggests a lineage of valor and possibly a family tradition of military service. Netophah was a town near Bethlehem, indicating Heled's origins in the region of Judah, which was David's tribe. This connection to Judah may highlight the loyalty and support David received from his own tribe. The Netophathites are also mentioned in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, suggesting the enduring legacy of this group.<p><b>Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites</b><br>Ittai is another of David's mighty men, and his designation as the son of Ribai provides a personal connection to his family heritage. Gibeah was a significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its association with King Saul, Israel's first king. The Benjamites were initially resistant to David's rule, as Saul was from their tribe. Ittai's inclusion among David's warriors indicates a shift in allegiance and the eventual unification of Israel under David's leadership. This transition from Saul's reign to David's is a key theme in the narrative of 1 and 2 Samuel, illustrating God's providential plan for Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/heled_son_of_baanah_the_netophathite.htm">Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite</a></b><br>Heled is one of David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom. The term "Netophathite" indicates that he hailed from Netophah, a town in Judah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/ithai_son_of_ribai_from_gibeah_of_the_benjamites.htm">Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites</a></b><br>Ithai is another of David's mighty warriors. He is identified as being from Gibeah, a town associated with the tribe of Benjamin. This highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, uniting under his leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david's_mighty_warriors.htm">David's Mighty Warriors</a></b><br>This group, also known as "David's Mighty Men," consisted of valiant fighters who supported King David throughout his reign. They are celebrated for their bravery and loyalty.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/netophah.htm">Netophah</a></b><br>A town in Judah, mentioned in the context of the warriors' origins, indicating the geographical diversity of David's supporters.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gibeah.htm">Gibeah</a></b><br>A town in the territory of Benjamin, known for its historical significance in Israel's history, including being the hometown of King Saul.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The inclusion of warriors from different tribes and towns under David's leadership demonstrates the power of unity in diversity. In the body of Christ, believers from various backgrounds are called to unite for a common purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loyalty_and_commitment.htm">Loyalty and Commitment</a></b><br>The dedication of David's mighty warriors serves as a model of loyalty and commitment. Christians are encouraged to show unwavering loyalty to Christ and His mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>The assembly of these warriors under David's command reflects God's sovereign hand in raising leaders and equipping them with the right people to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>The bravery of these warriors is a testament to the courage that comes from faith. Believers are called to be courageous in their walk with God, trusting Him in all circumstances.<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/does_michal's_view_of_david_differ_in_2_samuel.htm">In 1 Chronicles 15:29, Michal criticizes David's dance--does this episode conflict with the portrayal of Michal in 2 Samuel, creating an inconsistency in her character and motives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_speak_after_his_'last_words'.htm">(2 Samuel 23:2-3) If these are David's 'last words,' why do other chapters describe David speaking afterward?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_contradict_his_promise.htm">Why does David's decision in 2 Samuel 19:29 seemingly contradict earlier promises of favor and land for Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a><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>(29) <span class= "bld">Heleb.</span>--The name is variously written <span class= "ital">Heled </span>(<a href="/1_chronicles/11-30.htm" title="Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,">1Chronicles 11:30</a>) and Heldai (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-15.htm" title="The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.">1Chronicles 27:15</a>). He was the general for the twelfth month.<p><span class= "bld">Ittai,</span> or <span class= "ital">Ithai </span>(<a href="/1_chronicles/11-31.htm" title="Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,">1Chronicles 11:31</a>), is to be distinguished from Ittai the Gittite, since this man was from Gibeah of Benjamin.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Heleb</span>. He is called <span class="accented">Heled</span> and <span class="accented">Heldai</span> in the parallel places in Chronicles, where we are told that he was a descendant of Othniel, and commander of the twelfth brigade. <span class="cmt_word">Ittai</span>. He is called <span class="accented">Ithai</span>, by a very slight change, in Chronicles. <span class="cmt_word">Gibeah</span> is the <span class="accented">Geba</span> so closely connected with the history of Saul (see <a href="/1_samuel/13-3.htm">1 Samuel 13:3, 15</a>, etc.). (For Ittai the Philistine, a distinct person, see <a href="/2_samuel/15-19.htm">2 Samuel 15:19</a>.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-29.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">Heled</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֥לֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·leḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2460.htm">Strong's 2460: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heleb -- one of David's men</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּֽן־</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 Baanah</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1196.htm">Strong's 1196: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baanah -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Netophathite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנְּטֹפָתִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5200.htm">Strong's 5200: </a> </span><span class="str2">Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Ittai</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתַּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ithai -- perhaps 'companionable', an Israelite, also a Philistine</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 Ribai</span><br /><span class="heb">רִיבַ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(rî·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7380.htm">Strong's 7380: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ribai -- a Benjamite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Gibeah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִגִּבְעַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(mig·giḇ·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1390.htm">Strong's 1390: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Benjamites,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-29.htm">2 Samuel 23:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-29.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:29 Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:30" /></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>