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Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian&#8217s hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Once, armed only with a club, he killed an imposing Egyptian warrior who was armed with a spear. Benaiah wrenched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with it. <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he struck down an Egyptian, a handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but Benaiah went down to him with a staff and snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> And he killed an Egyptian, a spectacular man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand; so he went down to him with a staff, wrested the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he killed an Egyptian, an impressive man. Now the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> He killed an Egyptian, an impressive man. Now the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian&#8217s hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he killed an Egyptian, an impressive man. Now the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He had also struck down an Egyptian, an impressive man. Now in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear, but he went down to him with a club and snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he killed an Egyptian, an impressive and handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, but Benaiah went down to him with a club, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand and killed the man with his own spear. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He also killed an Egyptian, an impressive man. Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went down to him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and then killed him with his own spear. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man. Even though the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, Benaiah went down to him with a club, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian&#8217s hand, and then killed him with his own spear. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Another time, he killed an Egyptian, as big as a giant. The Egyptian was armed with a spear, but Benaiah only had a club. Benaiah grabbed the spear from the Egyptian and killed him with it. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> And he killed a handsome Egyptian. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand. Benaiah went to him with a club, grabbed the spear from him, and killed him with it. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man who was armed with a spear. Benaiah attacked him with his club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with it. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> He also killed a soldier from Egypt. Of handsome appearance, the Egyptian carried a spear, but Benaiah attacked him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> He also killed an impressive-looking Egyptian. The Egyptian wielded a spear, while Benaiah attacked him with a club. He grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He killed an Egyptian, a man of great stature. And the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and grabbed the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with his own spear. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> He killed a huge Egyptian, and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he has struck the Egyptian man, a man of appearance, and a spear [is] in the hand of the Egyptian, and he goes down to him with a rod, and takes the spear violently away out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slays him with his own spear. <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he hath smitten the Egyptian man, a man of appearance, and in the hand of the Egyptian is a spear, and he goeth down unto him with a rod, and taketh violently away the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slayeth him with his own spear. <a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he struck a man, an Egyptian, who was seeing; and in the hand of the Egyptian a spear; and he went down to him with a rod, and he will pluck the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and kill him with his spear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He also slew an Egyptian, a man worthy to be a sight, having a spear in his hand: but he went down to him with a rod, and forced the spear out of the hand of the Egyptian, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He also killed an Egyptian who had a spear in his hand, a man worthy to behold. And yet he had gone down to him with only a staff. And he forced the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with his own spear. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> He likewise slew an Egyptian, a huge man. The Egyptian carried a spear, but Benaiah came against him with a staff; he wrested the spear from the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with that spear. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he killed an Egyptian, a handsome man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but Benaiah went against him with a staff, snatched the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a handsome man; and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down against him with a staff, and seized the spear out of the Egyptian's hand and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he killed a mighty Egyptian man, a mighty man beautiful of appearance, and there was a sword in the hand of the Egyptian, and he came down against him with a staff, and he took the sword from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with his sword<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man; and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> He smote an Egyptian, a wonderful man, and in the hand of the Egyptian was a spear as the side of a ladder; and he went down to him with a staff, and snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7302" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">David's Mighty Men</a> …20And 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. 21<a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: wə·hū- (Conj-w:: Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">He</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: hik·kāh (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">also killed</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/4713.htm" title="4713: miṣ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">an Egyptian,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ʾă·šɛr (N-msc) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4758.htm" title="4758: mar·’eh (N-ms) -- Sight, appearance, vision. From ra'ah; a view; also an appearance, whether a shape, or a vision.">a huge</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">man.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: ham·miṣ·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">Although the Egyptian</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ḥă·nîṯ (N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">had a spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·ḇə·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">in his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">Benaiah went against</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: baš·šā·ḇeṭ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">with a club,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1497.htm" title="1497: way·yiḡ·zōl (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To tear away, seize, rob. A primitive root; to pluck off; specifically to flay, strip or rob.">snatched</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/2595.htm" title="2595: ha·ḥă·nîṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">the spear</a> <a href="/hebrew/4713.htm" title="4713: ham·miṣ·rî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Eg. From Mitsrayim; a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim.">from his</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: mî·yaḏ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2026.htm" title="2026: way·ya·har·ḡê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To kill, slay. A primitive root; to smite with deadly intent.">and killed the Egyptian</a> <a href="/hebrew/2595.htm" title="2595: ba·ḥă·nî·ṯōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A spear. From chanah; a lance.">with his own spear.</a> 22These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name alongside the three mighty men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-22.htm">1 Chronicles 11:22-23</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">1 Kings 2:5-6</a> Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. <a href="/1_kings/2-31.htm">1 Kings 2:31-34</a> And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-36</a> David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. / 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.” <a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Judges 14:5-6</a> Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him, / and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. <a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/18-7.htm">1 Samuel 18:7</a> And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” <a href="/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20-23</a> Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.” / “May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. / Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning. ... <a href="/1_samuel/26-8.htm">1 Samuel 26:8-11</a> Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!” / But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. ... <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">1 Samuel 24:4-7</a> So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” ... <a href="/1_samuel/25-28.htm">1 Samuel 25:28</a> Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. <a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-14</a> Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ... <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">1 Samuel 16:18</a> One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a mighty man of valor, a warrior, eloquent and handsome, and the LORD is with him.” <a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/18-27.htm">1 Samuel 18:27</a> David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.<a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">1 Chronicles 11:23</a> And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.a man of great stature <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51</a> Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled.<a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a> And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-5.htm">Although</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-27.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-23.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-20.htm">Club</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-13.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/genesis/39-5.htm">Egyptian's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Huge</a> <a href="/james/1-22.htm">Imposing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Impressive</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Plucked</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/judges/8-21.htm">Slayeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/judges/6-9.htm">Snatched</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-18.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-40.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-19.htm">Violently</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Although</a> <a href="/esther/1-11.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm">Benaiah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm">Benai'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Club</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-34.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Egyptian's</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-14.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/songs/1-16.htm">Handsome</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Huge</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-8.htm">Imposing</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-2.htm">Impressive</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Plucked</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-38.htm">Pulling</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-20.htm">Slayeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-33.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Snatched</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-10.htm">Spear</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">Staff</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-6.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-23.htm">Tall</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-30.htm">Violently</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises</a> 6. <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">The different state of the wicked</a> 8. <a href="/2_samuel/23-8.htm">A catalogue of David's mighty men</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He also struck down an Egyptian, a huge man. This phrase highlights the valor and strength of Benaiah, one of David's mighty warriors. The mention of the Egyptian being a "huge man" emphasizes the formidable nature of the opponent, reminiscent of the biblical narrative of David and Goliath. The Egyptian's size and strength would have been intimidating, yet Benaiah's faith and courage allowed him to overcome. This encounter may symbolize the triumph of God's chosen people over seemingly insurmountable odds, reflecting the broader theme of divine empowerment found throughout Scripture.Although the Egyptian had a spear in his hand, The spear is a symbol of military power and aggression. In ancient warfare, a spear was a common weapon, often used by skilled warriors. The Egyptian's possession of a spear suggests he was prepared and confident in his ability to defeat Benaiah. This detail sets the stage for the dramatic reversal that follows, highlighting Benaiah's resourcefulness and bravery. The spear can also be seen as a metaphor for the challenges and threats faced by believers, which can be overcome through faith and divine assistance.Benaiah went against him with a club, Benaiah's choice of a club, a less sophisticated weapon compared to a spear, underscores his reliance on skill and courage rather than superior weaponry. This echoes the biblical theme of God using the weak and humble to confound the strong, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>. The club may also symbolize the power of faith and righteousness, which can overcome worldly might and opposition. Benaiah's willingness to confront the Egyptian with a seemingly inferior weapon demonstrates his trust in God's provision and protection.snatched the spear from his hand, This action signifies a turning point in the encounter, where Benaiah's agility and determination allow him to disarm his opponent. The act of snatching the spear can be seen as a metaphor for seizing control of one's circumstances through faith and divine guidance. It reflects the biblical principle that God equips His people to overcome their adversaries, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a>, where believers are encouraged to put on the full armor of God. Benaiah's victory is a testament to the power of divine intervention in the lives of the faithful.and killed the Egyptian with his own spear. The conclusion of this encounter highlights the theme of poetic justice, where the weapon intended for harm is turned against its wielder. This mirrors the biblical narrative of Haman in the book of Esther, where the gallows he prepared for Mordecai ultimately led to his own downfall. Benaiah's victory with the Egyptian's spear underscores the idea that God can use the enemy's own devices to bring about their defeat. This act also prefigures the ultimate victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death, where the cross, a symbol of suffering and shame, becomes the instrument of salvation and triumph.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/benaiah.htm">Benaiah</a> A valiant warrior from Kabzeel, known for his mighty deeds and loyalty to King David. He later became the commander of David's bodyguard and played a significant role in Solomon's reign. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_egyptian.htm">The Egyptian</a> An unnamed giant warrior who posed a significant threat due to his size and weaponry. His defeat by Benaiah is a testament to Benaiah's courage and skill. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> This passage describes a specific act of bravery where Benaiah confronts and defeats a formidable Egyptian warrior, showcasing his prowess and God's favor upon him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Courage in the Face of Adversity</a> Benaiah's encounter with the Egyptian teaches us the importance of courage and faith when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges. Trusting in God's strength can lead to victory over our giants. <a href="/topical/r/resourcefulness_and_wisdom.htm">Resourcefulness and Wisdom</a> Benaiah's ability to turn the Egyptian's weapon against him highlights the value of resourcefulness and wisdom. In our spiritual battles, we must use the tools God provides to overcome obstacles. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_and_loyalty.htm">Faithfulness and Loyalty</a> Benaiah's life exemplifies steadfast loyalty to God's anointed king, David. Our commitment to Christ should mirror this loyalty, serving Him faithfully in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/g/god's_empowerment.htm">God's Empowerment</a> The victory over the Egyptian is a reminder that God empowers His people to accomplish great things. We should seek His guidance and strength in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/what_was_paul's_age_at_death.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_benaiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benaiah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_did_david's_chief_kill_at_once.htm">The chief of the mighty men of David lifted up his spear and killed how many men at one time? Eight hundred (2 Samuel 23:8) Three hundred (I Chronicles 11: 11)</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_goliath's_death_accounts.htm">How do we reconcile 2 Samuel 21:19 (attributing Goliath's death to Elhanan) with David's victory in 1 Samuel 17?</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>(21) A goodly man.--The meaning is explained in the parallel place in Chronicles, where he is called "a man of stature," and it is added "five cubits high." Benaiah's exploit, therefore, consisted in coming, armed only with a staff, to this giant Egyptian, wresting his spear from him, and then slaying him with it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - A goodly man. The Hebrew text has "who a sight," for which the Massorites read, "a man of sight," that is, handsome, and worth looking at. In <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">1 Chronicles 11:23</a> we find what, no doubt, is the right reading, "a man of measure [equivalent to 'a tall man'], five cubits high." The height of Goliath was six cubits and a span (<a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>He וְהוּא־ (wə·hū-) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are also killed הִכָּה֩ (hik·kāh) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike an Egyptian, מִצְרִ֜י (miṣ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt a huge מַרְאֶ֗ה (mar·’eh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4758.htm">Strong's 4758: </a> Sight, appearance, vision man. אִ֨ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person Although the Egyptian הַמִּצְרִי֙ (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt had a spear חֲנִ֔ית (ḥă·nîṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance in his hand, וּבְיַ֤ד (ū·ḇə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand Benaiah went against וַיֵּ֥רֶד (way·yê·reḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend him אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to with a club, בַּשָּׁ֑בֶט (baš·šā·ḇeṭ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe snatched וַיִּגְזֹ֤ל (way·yiḡ·zōl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1497.htm">Strong's 1497: </a> To pluck off, to flay, strip, rob the spear הַחֲנִית֙ (ha·ḥă·nîṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance from [his] הַמִּצְרִ֔י (ham·miṣ·rî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4713.htm">Strong's 4713: </a> Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt hand, מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and killed [the Egyptian] וַיַּהַרְגֵ֖הוּ (way·ya·har·ḡê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2026.htm">Strong's 2026: </a> To smite with deadly intent with his own spear. בַּחֲנִיתֽוֹ׃ (ba·ḥă·nî·ṯōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2595.htm">Strong's 2595: </a> A lance <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-21.htm">2 Samuel 23:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-21.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:21 He killed an Egyptian a goodly man: (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:22" /></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>