2 Samuel 23:12
2 Samuel 23:12 in Multiple Translations
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.
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.
But he kept his place in the middle of the bit of land, and kept back their attack and overcame the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great salvation.
but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defending it and killing the Philistines. The Lord gave them a great victory.
But he stoode in the middes of the fielde, and defended it, and slewe the Philistims: so the Lord gaue great victorie.
and he stationeth himself in the midst of the portion, and delivereth it, and smiteth the Philistines, and Jehovah worketh a great salvation.
But he stood in the middle of the plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD worked a great victory.
But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
He stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great victory.
but Shammah stood there in the field and did not let the Philistia soldiers steal the crops, and killed them. Yahweh won a great victory on that day.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 23:12
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2 Samuel 23:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֤ב
בְּ/תוֹךְ
הַֽ/חֶלְקָה֙
וַ/יַּצִּילֶ֔/הָ
וַ/יַּ֖ךְ
אֶת
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
יְהוָ֖ה
תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה
גְדוֹלָֽה
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֤ב
yâtsab
H3320
to stand
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/תוֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
הַֽ/חֶלְקָה֙
chelqâh
H2513
portion
Art | N-fs
וַ/יַּצִּילֶ֔/הָ
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יַּ֖ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
Philistines
Ngmpa
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
N-fs
גְדוֹלָֽה
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 23:12
וַ/יִּתְיַצֵּ֤ב
yâtsab
H3320
"to stand"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
To stand or place something firmly is what this word means, and it's used in the Bible to describe presenting oneself or standing firm in faith, as seen in the book of Psalms.
Definition: 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone Aramaic equivalent: ye.tsav (יְצַב "to know" H3321)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). See also: Exodus 2:4; 1 Samuel 17:16; Psalms 2:2.
בְּ/תוֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
הַֽ/חֶלְקָה֙
chelqâh
H2513
"portion"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to smoothness, but can also imply flattery or slippery behavior. In some cases, it describes a plot of land or a portion of ground. The Bible uses this word to warn against smooth talk and deceitful actions.
Definition: 1) portion, parcel 1a) of ground
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground), plat, portion, slippery place, smooth (thing). See also: Genesis 27:16; 2 Kings 9:21; Psalms 12:3.
וַ/יַּצִּילֶ֔/הָ
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
וַ/יַּ֖ךְ
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים
Pᵉlishtîy
H6430
"Philistines"
Ngmpa
A Philistine is a person from the region of Philistia, which was inhabited by immigrants from other places. The Philistines were known for their conflicts with the Israelites, as recorded in the Bible. They were a distinct ethnic group.
Definition: Philistine = "immigrants" an inhabitant of Philistia; descendants of Mizraim who immigrated from Caphtor (Crete?) to the western seacoast of Canaan Another name of ga.dol (גָּדוֹל "Great( Sea)" H1419J)
Usage: Occurs in 244 OT verses. KJV: Philistine. See also: Genesis 10:14; 1 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 10:1.
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
גְדוֹלָֽה
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 23:12
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- 2 Samuel 23:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:12
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:12
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:12
Context — David’s Mighty Men
10but 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.
11And 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.
12But 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.
13At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. 14At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 21:31 | A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:10 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 3:8 | Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah |
| 4 | Psalms 44:2 | With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. |
2 Samuel 23:12 Summary
In 2 Samuel 23:12, Shammah took a brave stand against the Philistines and trusted God to bring about a great victory, and this is a powerful reminder that we can trust in God's power and provision in our own lives. Just as Shammah defended the field of lentils, we can trust God to help us defend and protect the things that are important to us, as seen in Psalm 121:1-2. By trusting in God and taking a stand, just as Shammah did, we can experience God's power and faithfulness in our own lives, and this is a truth that is repeated throughout the Bible, including in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated Shammah to take a stand against the Philistines in 2 Samuel 23:12?
Shammah's courage and faith in God motivated him to defend the field, as seen in his actions, and this is reminiscent of David's faith when he faced Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:45-47, trusting in the power of God to bring about victory.
How did the Lord bring about a great victory in 2 Samuel 23:12?
The Lord brought about a great victory through Shammah's bravery and trust in Him, similar to how God worked through Eleazar in 2 Samuel 23:10, demonstrating His power and faithfulness to those who trust in Him.
What can we learn from Shammah's example in 2 Samuel 23:12?
We can learn the importance of standing firm in our faith, even when faced with overwhelming odds, just as Shammah did, and trusting in God's power and provision, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18 and Psalm 20:7-8.
How does Shammah's story relate to the broader context of 2 Samuel?
Shammah's story is part of a larger narrative of God's faithfulness to David and the people of Israel, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:1-7, and it highlights the importance of trusting in God's power and provision in the face of adversity, a theme that is repeated throughout the book of 2 Samuel.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'fields' in my life where I need to take a stand and trust God for victory, just as Shammah did in 2 Samuel 23:12?
- How can I, like Shammah, demonstrate courage and faith in the face of overwhelming odds, and what does this look like in my everyday life?
- What are the 'lentils' in my life that I am willing to defend and protect, and how can I trust God to bring about a great victory in those areas, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:12?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons from Shammah's story to my own life and circumstances, and how can I trust in God's power and provision to bring about victory?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:12
But he stood in the midst of the ground,.... The field of lentiles: and defended it; the field, so that the Philistines could not ravage it, and get food and forage from it: and slew the Philistines;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:12
And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:12
Defended it; that the Philistines could neither burn, nor tread it down and spoil it or carry it away.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:12
2 Samuel 23:12 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.Ver. 12. In the midst of the ground, and defended it,] i.e., That part of the ground that had the lentiles; as Eleazar had done that part that had the barley. It was for provender, and about harvest, that they skirmished mostly.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:12
8–39. David’s Heroes and their exploits = 1 Chronicles 11:11-41 This section is placed in Chronicles after the account of David’s election as King of Israel and his capture of Zion, and is prefaced by the heading: “These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who shewed themselves strong with him in his kingdom with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel.” The list therefore belongs, at any rate in substance, to the earlier part of David’s reign.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:12
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Surviving the Anointing - Part 2 by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of surviving the anointing by returning to God and embracing His presence. It highlights the dangers of rejecting wisdom, standing in the path |
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God Works for Those Who Wait for Him by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the importance of trusting in the Lord's work for those who wait for Him, emphasizing that God's labor surpasses human efforts in providing for our needs and |
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Let Us Behave Ourselves Valiantly for Our People, by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of behaving valiantly for our people and cities, drawing inspiration from Joab's commitment to God amidst battle. He critiques the societal rel |
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A Soldier That Stands by Lester Roloff | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony of a girl who was lost and struggling with addiction at a young age. However, she found salvation in Jesus Christ who led he |
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Are You Sleeping Well? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of trusting the Lord even in the midst of difficult circumstances, using David's experience fleeing from his son Absalom as an example. Dav |
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The Blessedness of the Righteous by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about the blessedness of the righteous, emphasizing that true salvation belongs to the Lord and that His blessing is upon His people. The sermon highlights th |
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The Precious Blood and the Mighty Hand by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking inspiration from the Holy Spirit. After two weeks of struggling to find a message, he is guided to study love and |