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Bani from Gad;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Igal (son of Nathan) from Zobah, Bani from the tribe of Gad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Nathan's son Igal from Zobah, Bani the Gadite, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan, from the army of the Hagrites,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani, the Gadite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, sons of the Gadite,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Igaal the son of Nathan of Soba, Bonni of Gadi, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Igal, the son of Nathan, from Zobah, Bani from Gad,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Igal, son of Nathan, from Zobah; Bani the Gadite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Igal son of Nathan of Zobah; Bani the Gadite;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Negael the son of Nathan of Zobah, Baana the Gadite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Negayel, son of Nathan, which was from Tsaba, Baana, who was from Gad<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Gaal the son of Nathana. The son of much valour, <i>the son</i> of Galaaddi. Elie the Ammanite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-36.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=7401" 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">35</span>Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite, <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3008.htm" title="3008: yiḡ·’āl (N-proper-ms) -- He redeems, three Isr. From ga'al; avenger; Jigal, the name of three Israelites.">Igal</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/5416.htm" title="5416: nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From nathan; given; Nathan, the name of five Israelites.">of Nathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/6678.htm" title="6678: miṣ·ṣō·ḇå̄·hs (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- Or Tsowbah; or Tsobah; from an unused root meaning to station; a station; Zoba or Zobah, a region of Syria.">of Zobah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1137.htm" title="1137: bā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From banah; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites.">Bani</a> <a href="/hebrew/1425.htm" title="1425: hag·gā·ḏî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Desc. of Gad. Patronymically from Gad; a Gadite or descendants of Gad.">the Gadite,</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</span>Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,…<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/11-38.htm">1 Chronicles 11:38</a></span><br />Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">2 Samuel 23:8-39</a></span><br />These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated, / but Eleazar stood his ground and struck the Philistines until his hand grew weary and stuck to his sword. The LORD brought about a great victory that day. Then the troops returned to him, but only to plunder the dead. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10-47</a></span><br />Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...<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 30:9-10</a></span><br />So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">1 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-10.htm">1 Kings 1:10</a></span><br />But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-32.htm">1 Kings 1:32-40</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-1.htm">1 Chronicles 12:1-2</a></span><br />Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8-15</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: / Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, / Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, ...<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/12-22.htm">1 Chronicles 12:22</a></span><br />For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,</p><p class="hdg">Igal</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/11-22.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/joshua/22-1.htm">Gadite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">Hagri</a> <a href="/numbers/13-7.htm">Igal</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-25.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-8.htm">Zobah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-46.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-33.htm">Gadite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-38.htm">Hagri</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-22.htm">Igal</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Nathan</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Zobah</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>Igal son of Nathan of Zobah</b><br>Igal is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite fighters who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. The name Igal means "He redeems" or "He avenges," which may reflect his role as a warrior. Nathan, his father, is not widely mentioned elsewhere, suggesting that Igal's reputation is primarily tied to his own deeds. Zobah was a significant Aramean kingdom located in the region of modern-day Syria. It was a powerful entity during David's reign, and David's military campaigns against Zobah are recorded in <a href="/2_samuel/8.htm">2 Samuel 8</a>. The inclusion of Igal from Zobah highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, indicating that David's influence extended beyond Israel and included alliances with neighboring regions. This reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be a blessing to many nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).<p><b>Bani the Gadite</b><br>Bani is another of David's mighty warriors, and his designation as a Gadite indicates his tribal affiliation with Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Gad settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, an area known for its rugged terrain and fierce warriors. Gadites were renowned for their military prowess, as seen in <a href="/1_chronicles/12-8.htm">1 Chronicles 12:8</a>, which describes them as brave warriors, ready for battle. Bani's inclusion among David's elite fighters underscores the unity and cooperation among the tribes of Israel during David's reign, a period when the nation was consolidated under a single monarchy. This unity is a precursor to the ideal of a united Israel under the future reign of the Messiah, as prophesied in passages like <a href="/isaiah/11-12.htm">Isaiah 11:12-13</a>, where the divisions among the tribes are healed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/igal_son_of_nathan.htm">Igal son of Nathan</a></b><br>Igal is listed as one of David's mighty warriors. The name "Igal" means "He redeems" or "He avenges" in Hebrew, indicating a person of strength and valor. Nathan, his father, is not the prophet Nathan but another individual, possibly a leader or notable figure in Zobah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zobah.htm">Zobah</a></b><br>A region or kingdom located in the vicinity of modern-day Syria. Zobah was known for its conflicts with Israel during King David's reign. It was a place of strategic importance and military prowess.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bani_the_gadite.htm">Bani the Gadite</a></b><br>Bani is another of David's mighty warriors, hailing from the tribe of Gad. The Gadites were known for their military skills and bravery, often serving as fierce warriors in Israel's army.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_loyalty_and_valor.htm">The Importance of Loyalty and Valor</a></b><br>David's mighty men, including Igal and Bani, exemplify loyalty and valor. Their dedication to David and their willingness to fight for God's chosen king serve as a model for our own commitment to Christ and His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_uses_diverse_backgrounds.htm">God Uses Diverse Backgrounds</a></b><br>The inclusion of warriors from different tribes and regions, such as Zobah and Gad, demonstrates that God can use people from diverse backgrounds to accomplish His purposes. This encourages us to embrace diversity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_unity.htm">Strength in Unity</a></b><br>The unity among David's mighty men, despite their varied origins, underscores the strength found in unity. As believers, we are called to work together in harmony, using our unique gifts for the common good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>The courage displayed by these warriors in battle is a reminder that we, too, are called to stand firm in our faith, even when facing spiritual battles and challenges.<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/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><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_little_history_on_2_samuel_8_3-6.htm">Given the extensive territorial claims in 2 Samuel 8:3-6, why is there minimal external historical documentation of these conquests?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/david's_horsemen_capture__1,700_or_7,000.htm">When David defeated the King of Zobah, how many horsemen did he capture? One thousand and seven hundred (2 Samuel 8:4) Seven thousand (I Chronicles 18:4)</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>(36) <span class= "bld">Igal.</span>--Chronicles has <span class= "ital">Joel. </span>The two names differ in Hebrew only in one letter, and that a very similar one; but he is described here as <span class= "ital">the son of Nathan of Zobah, </span>in Chronicles as <span class= "ital">the brother of Nathan. Brother </span>is in Hebrew <span class= "ital">ahi, </span>and some MSS. in Chronicles read <span class= "ital">the son of Ahinathan. </span>If this be accepted, the only difference would be in the form of a name, <span class= "ital">Nathan </span>or <span class= "ital">Ahinathan.</span><p><span class= "bld">Bani the Gadite.</span>--In Chronicles <span class= "ital">Mibhar the son of Haggeri. </span>Entirely unlike as these readings appear, they are not so very different in the original. <span class= "ital">Mibhar </span>is for Zobah of the previous clause, a word at present missing in Chronicles; <span class= "ital">the son of </span>(<span class= "ital">Ben</span>) is for Bani; and <span class= "ital">the Gadite </span>(with the article) differs from <span class= "ital">Haggeri </span>only by the change of the often confused letters <span class= "ital">d </span>and r. The text here is the true one.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah.</span> In Chronicles, "Joel the brother of Nathan," <span class="accented">Igal</span> and <span class="accented">Joel</span> in Hebrew being almost the same. If the text here is correct, he was by birth a Syrian of Zobah, for which see note on 2 Samuel 10:6. <span class="cmt_word">Bani the Gadite.</span> In Chronicles, "Mibhar the son of Haggeri," "Mibhar" taking the place of "from Zobah;" "the son," <span class="accented">ben</span>, that of "Bani;" and Haggadi, "the Gadite," becoming "Haggeri." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-36.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">Igal</span><br /><span class="heb">יִגְאָ֤ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiḡ·’āl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3008.htm">Strong's 3008: </a> </span><span class="str2">Igal -- 'He redeems', three 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 Nathan</span><br /><span class="heb">נָתָן֙</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5416.htm">Strong's 5416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zobah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצֹּבָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣō·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6678.htm">Strong's 6678: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zobah -- an Aramean (Syrian) kingdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bani</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(bā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bani -- the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Gadite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1425.htm">Strong's 1425: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gadites -- descendants of Gad</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-36.htm">2 Samuel 23:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-36.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:36 Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:37" /></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>