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When the Philistines banded together at a place where there was a field full of lentils, Israel&#8217s troops fled from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Next in rank was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils. The Israelite army fled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And next to him was Shammah, the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the men fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And after him <i>was</i> Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And after him <i>was</i> Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils. So the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now after him was Shammah the son of Agee, a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered into an army where there was a plot of land full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered into a troop where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered into a troop, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered into a troop where there was a portion of the field full of lentils; and the people fled from before the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Next to Eleazar was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines were gathered into an army where there was a plot of ground full of lentils, and the people [of Israel] fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had assembled in formation where there was a field full of lentils. The troops fled from the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />After him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had assembled in formation where there was a field full of lentils. The troops fled from the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Next was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. One time the Philistines brought their army together to destroy a crop of peas growing in a field near Lehi. The rest of Israel's soldiers ran away from the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah the son of Agce a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Next in rank to him was Shammah, the son of Agee from Harar. The Philistines had gathered at Lehi, where there was a field of ripe lentils. When the troops fled from the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The third of the famous three was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. The Philistines had gathered at Lehi, where there was a field of peas. The Israelites fled from the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Next was Shammah, Agee the Hararite's son. One time the Philistines assembled to fight in a field where lentils had been growing. Israel's army retreated from the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel?s troops fled from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Next in command was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines assembled at Lehi, where there happened to be an area of a field that was full of lentils, the army retreated before the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />After him was Shamma the son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines were gathered together at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were collected into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />After him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And after him [is] Shammah son of Agee the Hararite, and the Philistines are gathered into a company, and there is a portion of the field full of lentils there, and the people have fled from the presence of the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And after him is Shammah son of Agee the Hararite, and the Philistines are gathered into a company, and there is there a portion of the field full of lentiles, and the people hath fled from the presence of the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And after him, Shammah, son of Aga the Hararite. And the rovers will be gathered together to live; and there will be there a portion of the field full of lentiles: and the people fled from the face of the rovers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after him was Semma the son of Age of Arari. And the Philistines were gathered together in a troop: for there was a field full of lentils. And when the people were fled from the face of the Philistines, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And after him, there was Shammah, the son of Agee, from Hara. And the Philistines gathered together at an outpost. For a field full of lentils was in that place. And when the people had fled from the face of the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Next to him was Shammah, son of Agee the Hararite. The Philistines had assembled at Lehi, where there was a plot of land full of lentils. The people were fleeing before the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Next to him was Shammah son of Agee, the Hararite. The Philistines gathered together at Lehi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the army fled from the Philistines.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And next to him was Shammah, the son of Agee, from the king's mountain. When the Philistines were gathered together to plunder cattle where there was a piece of ground full of lentils and the people fled from the Philistines,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />After him Shema, son of Aga, from Tur Malka, arose when the Philistines were assembled to plunder the cattle and there was there one yoke of land where lentils were sown, and the people fled from before the Philistines<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And after him was Shammah the son of Age the Ararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after him Samaia the son of Asa the Arachite: and the Philistines were gathered to Theria; and there was there a portion of ground full of lentiles; and the people fled before the Philistines.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/23-11.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=7183" 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">10</span>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="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥă·rāw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">And after him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8037.htm" title="8037: šam·mā (N-proper-ms) -- An Asherite. From shamem; desolation; Shamma, an Israelite.">was Shammah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/89.htm" title="89: ’ā·ḡê (N-proper-ms) -- The father of one of David's heroes. Of uncertain derivation; Age, an Israelite.">of Agee</a> <a href="/hebrew/2043.htm" title="2043: hā·rā·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Mountain dweller, descriptive of two of David's heroes. Or Harariy; or Haarariy,; apparently from harar; a mountaineer.">the Hararite.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">When the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">had banded together</a> <a href="/hebrew/3896.htm" title="3896: la·ḥay·yāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A place probably in Judah. A form of lchiy; Lechi, a place in Palestine.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2513.htm" title="2513: ḥel·qaṯ (N-fsc) -- Smoothness, flattery, an allotment. Feminine of cheleq; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment.">a field</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: haś·śā·ḏeh (Art:: N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mə·lê·’āh (Adj-fs) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">full of</a> <a href="/hebrew/5742.htm" title="5742: ‘ă·ḏā·šîm (N-mp) -- A lentil. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a lentil.">lentils,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: wə·hā·‘ām (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">Israel’s troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: nās (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">fled</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.…<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/11-12.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="/judges/3-31.htm">Judges 3:31</a></span><br />After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-6.htm">Judges 5:6-8</a></span><br />In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways. / Life in the villages ceased; it ended in Israel, until I, Deborah, arose, a mother in Israel. / When they chose new gods, then war came to their gates. Not a shield or spear was found among forty thousand in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Judges 6:33-35</a></span><br />Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. / So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/7-12.htm">Judges 7:12-22</a></span><br />Now the Midianites, Amalekites, and all the other people of the east had settled in the valley like a swarm of locusts, and their camels were as countless as the sand on the seashore. / And as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.” / His friend replied: “This is nothing less than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has delivered Midian and the whole camp into his hand.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-14</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-8.htm">1 Samuel 17:8-10</a></span><br />And Goliath stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why do you come out and array yourselves for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose one of your men and have him come down against me. / If he is able to fight me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and work for us.” / 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/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-50</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/23-11.htm">1 Samuel 23:11-13</a></span><br />Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. / So David asked, “Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me and my men into the hand of Saul?” “They will,” said the LORD. / 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/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6-10</a></span><br />And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. / Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/21-15.htm">2 Samuel 21:15-17</a></span><br />Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/13-20.htm">2 Kings 13:20-21</a></span><br />And Elisha died and was buried. Now the Moabite raiders used to come into the land every spring. / Once, as the Israelites were burying a man, suddenly they saw a band of raiders, so they threw the man’s body into Elisha’s tomb. And as soon as his body touched the bones of Elisha, the man was revived and stood up on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10-13</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.</p><p class="hdg">Shammah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-27.htm">1 Chronicles 11:27</a></b></br> Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,</p><p class="hdg">Shammoth the Harorite </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">1 Chronicles 11:13,14</a></b></br> He was with David at Pasdammim, and there the Philistines were gathered together to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled from before the Philistines… </p><p class="hdg">into a troop.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm">Ararite</a> <a href="/judges/20-11.htm">Banded</a> <a href="/ruth/4-3.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-29.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-23.htm">Company</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm">Ela</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-10.htm">Field</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-9.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-10.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-35.htm">Hararite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-35.htm">Har'arite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-1.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-28.htm">Lentils</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-13.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/acts/25-3.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-51.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-13.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-40.htm">Troops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm">Ararite</a> <a href="/psalms/71-10.htm">Banded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Bit</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-26.htm">Collected</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Company</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-18.htm">Ela</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Field</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">Full</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-5.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm">Hararite</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-33.htm">Har'arite</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-25.htm">Israel's</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-9.htm">Lentils</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-48.htm">Seed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Troop</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-15.htm">Troops</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'; 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The mention of "after him" refers to the previous mighty warrior, Eleazar, indicating Shammah's place in this esteemed group. The name "Shammah" means "astonishment" or "desolation," which may reflect his formidable presence on the battlefield. "Son of Agee" identifies his lineage, while "the Hararite" suggests his origin, possibly from the region of Harar, though the exact location is uncertain. This designation highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, unified under his leadership.<p><b>When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils,</b><br>The Philistines were a persistent enemy of Israel, often engaging in battles to assert dominance over the region. Their gathering "near a field full of lentils" indicates a strategic move to control agricultural resources, vital for sustenance and economic stability. Lentils were a common crop in ancient Israel, providing essential nutrition. The Philistines' choice of location underscores their intent to disrupt Israel's food supply, a tactic used to weaken their adversaries. This scenario reflects the ongoing struggle between Israel and the Philistines, a theme prevalent throughout the books of Samuel.<p><b>Israel’s troops fled from them.</b><br>The flight of Israel's troops highlights a moment of fear and retreat in the face of the Philistine threat. This reaction contrasts with the bravery expected of Israel's warriors, emphasizing the dire situation and the overwhelming nature of the Philistine forces. Such instances of retreat are not uncommon in the biblical narrative, often serving as a backdrop for God to demonstrate His power through unlikely heroes. In this context, Shammah's subsequent actions (though not detailed in this verse) would showcase his courage and faith, reminiscent of other biblical figures who stood firm against overwhelming odds, such as David against Goliath.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shammah.htm">Shammah</a></b><br>One of David's mighty warriors, known for his bravery and faithfulness. His name means "astonishment" or "desolation" in Hebrew, reflecting his formidable presence in battle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/agee_the_hararite.htm">Agee the Hararite</a></b><br>Shammah's father, indicating Shammah's lineage and possibly his tribal affiliation. The term "Hararite" suggests a connection to the region or clan of Harar.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition and spiritual warfare. They were known for their military prowess and frequent conflicts with the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/plot_of_ground_full_of_lentils.htm">Plot of Ground Full of Lentils</a></b><br>A seemingly insignificant piece of land that becomes the focal point of a significant battle. Lentils were a common crop, symbolizing sustenance and provision.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_fled.htm">The People Fled</a></b><br>The Israelites' initial reaction to the Philistine threat, highlighting fear and retreat in the face of adversity.<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>Shammah's stand against the Philistines teaches us the importance of courage and faith when facing overwhelming odds. We are called to stand firm in our convictions, even when others flee.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_the_seemingly_insignificant.htm">Significance of the Seemingly Insignificant</a></b><br>The battle over a field of lentils reminds us that God values faithfulness in small things. Our everyday actions and decisions can have significant spiritual implications.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>The Israelites' initial retreat contrasts with Shammah's faith-driven stand. We are encouraged to choose faith over fear, trusting in God's strength rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>This passage is a reminder of the spiritual battles we face. Like Shammah, we must be prepared to stand our ground, equipped with the armor of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faithfulness.htm">Legacy of Faithfulness</a></b><br>Shammah's account is preserved as a testament to his faithfulness. Our actions today can leave a lasting legacy of faith for future generations.<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/who_were_the_mighty_men_of_david.htm">Who were the mighty men of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_sam_23_8_and_1_chr_11_11_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_rhetorical_criticism.htm">Who was Uriah the Hittite in the Bible?</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>(11) <span class= "bld">Into a troop.</span>--Josephus, using different vowels, read "to Lehi," the scene of Samson's exploit (<a href="/judges/15-9.htm" title="Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in Judah, and spread themselves in Lehi.">Judges 15:9</a>; <a href="/judges/15-19.htm" title="But God split an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water out of there; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: why he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.">Judges 15:19</a>); but as the same word recurs in <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm" title="And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.">2Samuel 23:13</a>, clearly in the sense of "troop," the English reading should be retained.<p><span class= "bld">Lentiles.</span>--Chronicles has "barley." The two words might easily be confounded in the Hebrew, and it is quite immaterial which is correct; the point is that the Philistines had made a foray to gather the ripe crops, the Israelites were terrified and fled, while Shammah, by his courage and valour, turned the tide of battle, and won a great victory.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/23.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Into a troop.</span> Josephus renders it "to Lehi," the scene of Samson's exploit. The word is rare, but occurs again in ver. 13, where, however, we find in Chronicles the ordinary name for a <span class="accented">host</span> substituted for it. The Revisers have retained in the margin, "or, for foraging:" but its occurrence in <a href="/psalms/68-10.htm">Psalm 68:10</a>, where it is tendered "thy congregation," and in the margin of the Revised Version," troop" makes it probable that" troop" is the right rendering here. <span class="cmt_word">Lentiles</span>. In <a href="/1_chronicles/11-13.htm">1 Chronicles 11:13</a>, "barley." The difference is probably caused by a transposition of letters. The Philistines seem to have made this incursion in order to carry off or destroy the crops of the Israelites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/23-11.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 after him</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחֲרָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥă·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was Shammah</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁמָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(šam·mā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8037.htm">Strong's 8037: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shamma -- an Asherite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</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 Agee</span><br /><span class="heb">אָגֵ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḡê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_89.htm">Strong's 89: </a> </span><span class="str2">Agee -- the father of one of David's heroes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Hararite.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרָרִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rā·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2043.htm">Strong's 2043: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hararite -- 'mountain dweller', descriptive of two of David's heroes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">When the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֜ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had banded together</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּאָסְפ֨וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·’ā·sə·p̄ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">near</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחַיָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḥay·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a field</span><br /><span class="heb">חֶלְקַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥel·qaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2513.htm">Strong's 2513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoothness, flattery, an allotment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">full of</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלֵאָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lê·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4395.htm">Strong's 4395: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something fulfilled, abundance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lentils,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדָשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5742.htm">Strong's 5742: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lentil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Israel's] troops</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָעָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·‘ām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fled</span><br /><span class="heb">נָ֖ס</span> <span class="translit">(nās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flit, vanish away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[them].</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/23-11.htm">2 Samuel 23:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 23:11 After him was Shammah the son (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/23-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/23-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 23:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 23:12" /></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>