1 Chronicles 11:39
1 Chronicles 11:39 in Multiple Translations
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,
Zelek the Ammonite, and Naharai the Berothite, the servant who had the care of the arms of Joab, the son of Zeruiah;
Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai the Beerothite; Joab's armor-bearer, son of Zeruiah;
Zelek the Ammonite, Nahrai the Berothite, the armour bearer of Ioab, the sonne of Zeruiah,
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, bearer of the weapons of Joab son of Zeruiah,
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite (the armor bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah),
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,
Selec an Ammonite, Naharai a Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia.
Zelek from the Ammon people-group; Naharai, the man who carried Joab’s weapons, from Beeroth town;
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1 Chronicles 11:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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צֶ֖לֶק
הָ/עַמּוֹנִ֑י
נַחְרַי֙
הַ/בֵּ֣רֹתִ֔י
נֹשֵׂ֕א
כְּלֵ֖י
יוֹאָ֥ב
בֶּן
צְרוּיָֽה
צֶ֖לֶק
Tseleq
H6768
Zelek
N-proper
הָ/עַמּוֹנִ֑י
ʻAmmôwnîy
H5984
Ammon
Art | Ngmsa
נַחְרַי֙
Nachăray
H5171
Naharai
N-proper
הַ/בֵּ֣רֹתִ֔י
Bêrôthîy
H1307
Beeroth
Art | Ngmsa
נֹשֵׂ֕א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal
כְּלֵ֖י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
יוֹאָ֥ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
Joab
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
צְרוּיָֽה
Tsᵉrûwyâh
H6870
Zeruiah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 11:39
צֶ֖לֶק
Tseleq
H6768
"Zelek"
N-proper
Tselek was an Ammonite warrior who fought for King David, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:37.
Definition: A man of the Ammonites living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.37 § Zelek = "fissure" an Ammonite and a warrior for David
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Zelek. See also: 2 Samuel 23:37; 1 Chronicles 11:39.
הָ/עַמּוֹנִ֑י
ʻAmmôwnîy
H5984
"Ammon"
Art | Ngmsa
An Ammonite is someone from the land of Ammon, descended from Lot. The term is used in the Bible to describe the people and their culture. The Ammonites are mentioned in the books of Judges and Samuel.
Definition: Someone from Ammon, Ammonite, of Ammon "tribal" descendants of Ammon and inhabitants of Ammon Another name of am.mon (עַמּוֹן "Ammon" H5983)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Ammonite(-s). See also: Deuteronomy 2:20; 2 Chronicles 20:1; Nehemiah 13:23.
נַחְרַי֙
Nachăray
H5171
"Naharai"
N-proper
Naharai was a mighty warrior in King David's army and the armor bearer of Joab, one of David's top generals. His name means 'snorter' in Hebrew, possibly due to his fierce or energetic nature. He is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:37 as one of David's brave fighters.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.37 § Naharai = "snorter" one of David's mighty warriors and the armour bearer of Joab
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Naharai, Nahari. See also: 2 Samuel 23:37; 1 Chronicles 11:39.
הַ/בֵּ֣רֹתִ֔י
Bêrôthîy
H1307
"Beeroth"
Art | Ngmsa
A Berothite is an inhabitant of Berothai, with the name meaning 'my wells', referring to a place in the Bible.
Definition: Berothite = "my wells" an inhabitant of Berothah Another spelling of be.e.rot (בְּאֵרוֹת "Beeroth" H0881)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Berothite. See also: 1 Chronicles 11:39.
נֹשֵׂ֕א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
כְּלֵ֖י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
יוֹאָ֥ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
"Joab"
N-proper
Joab was a prominent Israelite, his name means Jehovah is father. He was King David's nephew and army general, playing a key role in the Bible, including in the books of Samuel and Kings.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.9 § Joab = "Jehovah is father" 1) son of David's sister Zeruiah and general of David's army 2) a Judaite descendant of Kenaz 3) a post exilic family
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: Joab. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 19:2; Psalms 60:2.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
צְרוּיָֽה
Tsᵉrûwyâh
H6870
"Zeruiah"
N-proper
Zeruiah was an Israelite woman, sister of David, and mother of three leading heroes in his army. Her name means balsam and she is first mentioned in 1 Samuel 26:6. Zeruiah was the daughter of Jesse and Nahash.
Definition: A woman living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.26.6; daughter of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); sister of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J), Shimeah (H8093) § Zeruiah = "balsam" sister of David and mother of the 3 leading heroes of David's army-Abishai, Joab, and Asahel
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Zeruiah. See also: 1 Samuel 26:6; 2 Samuel 21:17; 1 Chronicles 27:24.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 11:39
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
37Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai son of Ezbai,
38Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri,
39Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
40Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, 41Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai,1 Chronicles 11:39 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 11:39, lists two more of David's mighty men, Zelek the Ammonite and Naharai the Beerothite, who were from different backgrounds and had unique roles. Naharai's job was to carry Joab's armor into battle, which required great trust and loyalty. This reminds us that God uses people from all walks of life to accomplish His plans, just like Jesus called a diverse group of disciples (Matthew 10:2-4). As we read about these men, we can reflect on our own roles and how we can trust and obey God, just like they did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Zelek the Ammonite and why is he mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:39?
Zelek the Ammonite was one of David's mighty men, as listed in 1 Chronicles 11:39, and his inclusion highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David, much like the diverse group of disciples Jesus called in the New Testament, as seen in Matthew 10:2-4.
What was the role of Naharai the Beerothite as the armor-bearer of Joab?
Naharai's role as the armor-bearer of Joab, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:39, was to carry Joab's shield and armor into battle, similar to how the armor-bearer of Saul is mentioned in 1 Samuel 31:4, and this position required great trust and loyalty.
Why does the Bible record the names and backgrounds of these specific individuals in 1 Chronicles 11:39?
The Bible records the names and backgrounds of these individuals, such as Zelek the Ammonite and Naharai the Beerothite, to emphasize God's sovereignty and the importance of each person's role in His plan, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, where Paul writes about the diversity of gifts and roles within the body of Christ.
How does the mention of Zelek the Ammonite and Naharai the Beerothite in 1 Chronicles 11:39 relate to the broader story of David's kingdom?
The mention of these individuals in 1 Chronicles 11:39 highlights the early days of David's kingdom, where he was gathering a group of loyal and brave warriors, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:16, and this sets the stage for the establishment of Jerusalem as the capital and the eventual construction of the temple, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 22:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a part of a diverse group of believers, and how can we learn from the examples of Zelek and Naharai in 1 Chronicles 11:39?
- In what ways can we demonstrate loyalty and trust to our leaders, as Naharai did as the armor-bearer of Joab?
- How does the Bible's emphasis on the importance of each individual's role, as seen in 1 Chronicles 11:39, encourage us to find our own place in God's plan?
- What can we learn from the backgrounds and experiences of Zelek and Naharai, and how can we apply those lessons to our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 11:39
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 11:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 11:39
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah, Naharai - amour-bearer to Joab (2 Samuel 23:37).
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:39
1 Chronicles 11:39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,Ver. 39. The armourbearer of Joab.] See on 1 Chronicles 11:26.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 11:39
(39) Zelek the Ammonite.—Many of David’s warriors were aliens. (Comp. “Uriah the Hittite;” “Ittai the Gittite;” and “Ithmah the Moabite,” 1 Chronicles 11:46. Berothite.—Of Beeroth in Benjamin (Joshua 18:25).
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 11:39
39. the Berothite] Spelt generally “Beerothite.” Beeroth was a Benjamite town; 2 Samuel 4:2.