2 Samuel 23:24
2 Samuel 23:24 in Multiple Translations
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,
Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,
Asahel, the brother of Joab, was one of the thirty; and Elhanan, the son of Dodai, of Beth-lehem,
Included in the Thirty were: Asahel, Joab's brother; Elhanan, son of Dodo, from Bethlehem;
Asahel the brother of Ioab was one of the thirtie: Elhanan the sonne of Dodo of Beth-lehem:
Asahel brother of Joab [is] of the thirty; Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem.
Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty: Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,
Asael the brother of Joab was one of the thirty, Elehanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem.
These are the names of the great warriors: Asahel, the brother of Joab; Elhanan, the son of Dodo, from Bethlehem;
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2 Samuel 23:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עֲשָׂה
אֵ֥ל
אֲחִֽי
יוֹאָ֖ב
בַּ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
אֶלְחָנָ֥ן
בֶּן
דֹּד֖וֹ
בֵּ֥ית
לָֽחֶם
עֲשָׂה
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
Asahel
N-proper
אֵ֥ל
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
Asahel
N-proper
אֲחִֽי
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
יוֹאָ֖ב
Yôwʼâb
H3097
Joab
N-proper
בַּ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Prep | Adj
אֶלְחָנָ֥ן
ʼElchânân
H445
Elhanan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
דֹּד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
Dodo
N-proper
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 23:24
עֲשָׂה
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
"Asahel"
N-proper
Asahel was a man in the Bible whose name means 'God-made'. He was the nephew of King David and was known for his speed, but was tragically killed by Abner in battle, as told in 2 Samuel 2:23.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.15; father of: Jonathan (H3129I) § Asahel = "God-made" 1) nephew of David, son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab and Abishai; swift of foot he was killed by Abner when he pursued him in battle and caught him 2) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who went through the kingdom giving instruction in the law 3) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple 4) a priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Asahel. See also: 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 3:27; Ezra 10:15.
אֵ֥ל
ʻĂsâhʼêl
H6214
"Asahel"
N-proper
Asahel was a man in the Bible whose name means 'God-made'. He was the nephew of King David and was known for his speed, but was tragically killed by Abner in battle, as told in 2 Samuel 2:23.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.15; father of: Jonathan (H3129I) § Asahel = "God-made" 1) nephew of David, son of David's sister Zeruiah, and brother of Joab and Abishai; swift of foot he was killed by Abner when he pursued him in battle and caught him 2) a Levite in the reign of king Jehoshaphat of Judah who went through the kingdom giving instruction in the law 3) a Levite in the reign of king Hezekiah of Judah in charge of the tithes and dedicated things in the temple 4) a priest, father of Jonathan, in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Asahel. See also: 2 Samuel 2:18; 2 Samuel 3:27; Ezra 10:15.
אֲחִֽי
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
יוֹאָ֖ב
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.
בַּ/שְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Prep | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
אֶלְחָנָ֥ן
ʼElchânân
H445
"Elhanan"
N-proper
Elhanan was an Israelite who lived during the time of King David, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24. His name means God has been gracious, and he was a chief of David and the son of Dodo.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24; son of: Dodo (H1734I) § Elhanan = "God has been gracious" 1) Jair's son who fought the Gittites 2) Dodo's son who was a chief of David
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Elkanan. See also: 2 Samuel 21:19; 1 Chronicles 11:26; 1 Chronicles 20:5.
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.
דֹּד֖וֹ
Dôwdôw
H1734
"Dodo"
N-proper
Dodo was an Israelite, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:24, and the father of Elhanan, one of David's captains. His name means 'his beloved'. Dodo was also the name of two other Israelites. He was a man of the tribe of Issachar and a man of Bethlehem.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.24; father of: Elhanan (H0445H) § Dodo = "his beloved" 1) a man of the tribe of Issachar 2) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan who was one of David's 30 captains 3) an Ahohite, father of Eleazar, the second of the 3 mighty men who were over the 30
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dodo. See also: Judges 10:1; 2 Samuel 23:24; 1 Chronicles 11:26.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 23:24
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- 2 Samuel 23:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 23:24
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:24
Context — David’s Mighty Men
22These were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who won a name along with the three mighty men.
23He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard.
24Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
25Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, 26Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 2:18 | The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 27:7 | The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 11:26 | Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, |
2 Samuel 23:24 Summary
This verse lists some of the members of the Thirty, a group of elite warriors in King David's army. It shows that each person, like Asahel and Elhanan, had a unique role and contribution to make, just like we do in our own lives and communities, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. By recognizing and honoring these individuals, we can learn about the importance of teamwork, loyalty, and bravery, and apply these values to our own lives, as encouraged in Romans 12:4-5. Just like the Thirty, we can work together to achieve great things and bring glory to God, as mentioned in Matthew 5:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Thirty and why were they important?
The Thirty were a group of elite warriors in King David's army, known for their bravery and strength, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:22-23, and they played a significant role in Israel's military campaigns, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:11-47.
What can we learn from the fact that Asahel was the brother of Joab?
The fact that Asahel was the brother of Joab, a prominent military leader in 1 Samuel 26:6, shows that family relationships and loyalty were important in ancient Israel, and we can learn about the value of sibling relationships and loyalty from this, as seen in Genesis 4:9 and Proverbs 17:17.
Why is it significant that Elhanan was from Bethlehem?
Elhanan being from Bethlehem, the city of David's birth, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:1, highlights the connection between David's army and his hometown, and it may also symbolize the representation of different regions in Israel, as seen in 2 Samuel 5:1-5.
What does the mention of these names in this verse reveal about God's character?
The mention of these names in this verse reveals that God is a God of detail and remembrance, as seen in Psalm 138:8, and He values the contributions of each individual, no matter how small they may seem, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:22.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of others in our lives and communities?
- How can I apply the example of the Thirty, who were known for their bravery and strength, to my own life and spiritual journey, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?
- What can I learn from the fact that these warriors were part of a larger group, and how can I apply that to my own relationships and sense of community, as seen in Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can I, like the Thirty, be a source of strength and support for those around me, as mentioned in Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:24
Asahel the brother of Joab [was] one of the thirty,.... Or rather over the thirty (n), who are next mentioned; since there are thirty reckoned besides him, and the Arabic version calls him the prince
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:24
Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Asahel , [ `Asaah'eel (H6214), made by God] - youngest son of Zeruiah, David's sister. Elhanan , [ 'Elchaanaan (H445), God bestowed].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
One of the thirty; Heb. with or among the thirty; not only as one, but as the chief of them.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
(24) Asahel.—As he was killed by Abner while David reigned over Judah only, it is plain that this list is not restricted to any one definite time in David’s reign. Leaving out Asahel, however, the names that follow are exactly “thirty.” Of but few of them is anything further known.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:24
Verse 24. Asahel - was one of the thirty] Asahel was one of those officers, or troops, called the shalishim. This Asahel, brother of Joab, was the same that was killed by Abner, 2 Samuel 2:23.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:24
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.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 23:24
etc. The early death of Asahel 2 Samuel 2:32 would make it very likely that his place in the 30 would be filled up, and so easily account for the number 31 in the list. Compare throughout the list in 1 Chr. 11.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:24
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(2 Samuel) More Anointing, More War by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the need for Christians to have a mature understanding of the spiritual battle they face. He uses the example of a young man in military tra |