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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/21.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/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David&#8217s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David’s brother Shimea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, struck and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David&#8217s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he reproached Israel, so Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when he taunted <i>and</i> defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, son of David’s brother Shimei, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, son of David&#8217s brother Shimei, killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David's brother, slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But when he made fun of Israel, David's nephew Jonathan killed him. Jonathan was the son of David's brother Shimei. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When he challenged Israel, Jonathan, son of David's brother Shimei, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He defied the Israelites, and Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shammah, killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, David's brother Shimeah's son Jonathan killed him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David?s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shimeah, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah, David?s brother, killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the brother of David slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David’s brother, killed him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he reproaches Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimeah, David’s brother, strikes him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he reproacheth Israel, and smite him doth Jonathan son of Shimeah, brother of David;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will reproach Israel, and Jonathan, son of Shimeab, David's brother, will strike him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he reproached Israel: and Jonathan the son of Samae the brother of David slew him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he blasphemed Israel. So Jonathan, the son of Shimei, the brother of David, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And when he insulted Israel, Jonathan, son of David’s brother Shimei, struck him down.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of David’s brother Shimei, killed him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when he had defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the brother of David slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he defied Israel, and Yonadab, son of Shama, the brother of David, killed him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he defied Israel, and Jonathan son of Semei brother of David, smote him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/21-21.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=6661" 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/21.htm">Four Battles Against the Philistines</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>And there was still another battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2778.htm" title="2778: way·ḥā·rêp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter.">and when he taunted</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/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.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3083.htm" title="3083: yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and nathan; Jehovah-given; Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites.">Jonathan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the son</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’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’ă·ḥî (N-msc) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8096.htm" title="8096: šim·ʿī (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a number of Isr. From shema'; famous; Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites.">Shimei</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yak·kê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">killed him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>So these four descendants of Rapha in Gath fell at the hands of David and his servants.…<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/20-7.htm">1 Chronicles 20:7</a></span><br />and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a></span><br />Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4-7</a></span><br />Then a champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out from the Philistine camp. He was six cubits and a span in height, / and he had a bronze helmet on his head. He wore a bronze coat of mail weighing five thousand shekels, / and he had armor of bronze on his legs and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10</a></span><br />Then the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day! Give me a man to fight!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">1 Samuel 17:26</a></span><br />David asked the men who were standing with him, “What will be done for the man who kills this Philistine and removes this disgrace from Israel? Just who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-36.htm">1 Samuel 17:36</a></span><br />Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">2 Samuel 23:20-21</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-23</a></span><br />And Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a man of valor from Kabzeel, a man of many exploits. He struck down two champions of Moab, and on a snowy day he went down into a pit and killed a lion. / He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s beam in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club, snatched the spear from his hand, and killed the Egyptian with his own spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-12.htm">1 Chronicles 11:12-14</a></span><br />Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-10.htm">1 Chronicles 11:10</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-20.htm">1 Chronicles 11:20-21</a></span><br />Now Abishai, the brother of Joab, was chief of the Three, and he wielded his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name along with the Three. / He was doubly honored above the Three, and he became their commander, even though he was not included among the Three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-24.htm">1 Chronicles 11:24-25</a></span><br />These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men. / He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-26.htm">1 Chronicles 11:26-47</a></span><br />Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the brother of David slew him.</p><p class="hdg">defied.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-10.htm">1 Samuel 17:10,25,26,36</a></b></br> And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-13.htm">2 Kings 19:13</a></b></br> Where <i>is</i> the king of Hamath, and the king of Arpad, and the king of the city of Sepharvaim, of Hena, and Ivah?</p><p class="hdg">Jonathan</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/27-32.htm">1 Chronicles 27:32</a></b></br> Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counseller, a wise man, and a scribe: and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni <i>was</i> with the king's sons:</p><p class="hdg">Shimeah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">1 Samuel 16:9</a></b></br> Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-3.htm">1 Samuel 17:3</a></b></br> And the Philistines stood on a mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on a mountain on the other side: and <i>there was</i> a valley between them.</p><p class="hdg">Shammah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13</a></b></br> And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the third,</p><p class="hdg">Shimma </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-17.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-14.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Purposing</a> <a href="/numbers/15-30.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-5.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">Shimea</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-23.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-19.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-18.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">Taunted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">David's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Defied</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-32.htm">Jonathan</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-25.htm">Purposing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm">Reproacheth</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-24.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">Shimea</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/8-32.htm">Shimeah</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Shimei</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-8.htm">Shim'e-I</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Taunted</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-1.htm">The three year Gibeonite famine ceases, by hanging seven of Saul's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Rizpah's kindness unto the dead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-12.htm">David buries the bones of Saul and Jonathan in his father's tomb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">Four battles against the Philistines, wherein four men of David slay four giants.</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/21.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/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and when he taunted Israel</b><br>This phrase highlights the recurring theme of defiance against God's chosen people, Israel. The act of taunting is reminiscent of Goliath's challenge to the Israelites in <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a>, where he defied the armies of the living God. Such taunts were not merely insults but challenges to the power and authority of Israel's God. This reflects the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines, who were often at war during this period. The Philistines were a significant threat to Israel, and their taunts were intended to demoralize and provoke the Israelites.<p><b>Jonathan the son of David’s brother Shimei</b><br>Jonathan, mentioned here, is a lesser-known figure in the biblical narrative, yet his actions are significant. He is identified as the son of Shimei, David's brother, which places him within the royal family. This connection to David highlights the theme of God's providence and the strength of David's lineage. The mention of Shimei, not to be confused with the Shimei who cursed David in <a href="/2_samuel/16.htm">2 Samuel 16</a>, underscores the importance of family ties and loyalty within the narrative. Jonathan's role in this event demonstrates the courage and valor expected of those in David's family, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God using individuals from David's line to achieve His purposes.<p><b>killed him</b><br>The act of killing the taunter signifies the triumph of God's people over their enemies. This victory is a continuation of the divine protection and favor that Israel experiences throughout the Old Testament. It also serves as a reminder of the covenantal promises made to David, ensuring that his descendants would play a crucial role in God's plan for Israel. The defeat of the taunter can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, where the enemies of God are defeated through the actions of a faithful servant. This victory reinforces the idea that God empowers His people to overcome challenges and adversaries, fulfilling His promises and purposes through them.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a></b><br>The son of Shimei, David's brother. He is a member of David's family and plays a crucial role in this passage by defeating a Philistine giant.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shimei.htm">Shimei</a></b><br>David's brother, making Jonathan David's nephew. Shimei's lineage is significant as it highlights the continuation of David's legacy through his family.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The King of Israel, known for his leadership and military prowess. His family is central to the account of 2 Samuel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel throughout the Old Testament. They are often depicted as a formidable force opposing God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, often facing challenges and battles against surrounding nations, including the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Jonathan's act of bravery serves as a reminder that God empowers His people to face and overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>The victory of Jonathan, a member of David's family, highlights the importance of a godly legacy. It encourages believers to pass on their faith and values to the next generation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>The defeat of the Philistine giant underscores the theme that victory belongs to the Lord. Believers are reminded to trust in God's power rather than their own strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a></b><br>The involvement of David's family in the battle against the Philistines illustrates how God uses families to accomplish His purposes. It encourages families to work together in faith and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as Jonathan faced a physical giant, believers today face spiritual battles. This passage encourages Christians to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_many_fighting_men_in_israel.htm">In that count how many fighting men were found in Israel? Eight hundred thousand (2 Samuel 24:9) One million, one hundred thousand (I Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/israel's_fighting_men_count.htm">How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_allow_saul's_heirs'_execution.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Jonathan the son of Shimeah.</span>--Hence he was the nephew of David (<a href="/1_chronicles/20-7.htm" title="But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him.">1Chronicles 20:7</a>), and was either the wily Jonadab mentioned in <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm" title="But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David's brother: and Jonadab was a very subtle man.">2Samuel 13:3</a>, or, more probably, his brother. David's family connections seem to have constituted a clan of heroes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Jonatham</span>. He was brother to the subtle Jonadab who helped Amnon on his way to ruin. The spelling of the father's name shows how little importance we can place on the Hebrew text in the matter of names. He is called here in the Hebrew Shimei, which the Massorites have changed into Shimeah. In <a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">2 Samuel 13:3</a> we have <span class="accented">Shimeah</span>, in <a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">1 Samuel 16:9</a> <span class="accented">Shammah</span>, and in <a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">1 Chronicles 2:13</a> <span class="accented">Shimma.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/21-21.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">and when he taunted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְחָרֵ֖ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḥā·rêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2778.htm">Strong's 2778: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to expose, to betroth, to carp at, defame, to spend the winter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonathan</span><br /><span class="heb">יְה֣וֹנָתָ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hō·w·nā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3083.htm">Strong's 3083: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonathan -- 'the LORD has given', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the 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 David's</span><br /><span class="heb">דָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shimei</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8096.htm">Strong's 8096: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">killed him.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּכֵּ֙הוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yak·kê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/21-21.htm">2 Samuel 21:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/21-21.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 21:21 When he defied Israel Jonathan the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 21:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 21:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/21-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 21:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 21:22" /></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>