2 Samuel 24:7
2 Samuel 24:7 in Multiple Translations
They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.
And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, even to Beer-sheba.
and came to the stronghold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites; and they went out to the south of Judah, at Beer-sheba.
And to the walled town of Tyre, and to all the towns of the Hivites and the Canaanites: and they went out to the South of Judah at Beer-sheba.
After this they went to the fortress of Tyre, and all the towns of the Hivites and Canaanites. They ended up in the Negev of Judah at Beersheba.
And came to the fortresse of Tyrus and to all the cities of the Hiuites and of the Canaanites, and went towarde the South of Iudah, euen to Beer-sheba.
and they come in to the fortress of Tyre, and all the cities of the Hivite, and of the Canaanite, and go out unto the south of Judah, to Beer-Sheba.
and came to the stronghold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites and of the Canaanites; and they went out to the south of Judah, at Beersheba.
And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, even to Beer-sheba.
They passed near the walls of Tyre, and all the land of the Hevite, and the Chanaanite, and they came to the south of Juda into Bersabee:
Then they went south to Tyre, a city with high walls around it, and to all the cities where the Hiv and Canaan people-groups live. Then they went east to Beersheba, in the southern part of Judah.
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2 Samuel 24:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
מִבְצַר
צֹ֔ר
וְ/כָל
עָרֵ֥י
הַ/חִוִּ֖י
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑י
וַ/יֵּֽצְא֛וּ
אֶל
נֶ֥גֶב
יְהוּדָ֖ה
בְּאֵ֥ר
שָֽׁבַע
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִבְצַר
mibtsâr
H4013
fortification
N-ms
צֹ֔ר
Tsôr
H6865
Tyre
N-proper
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
הַ/חִוִּ֖י
Chivvîy
H2340
Hivite
Art | Ngmsa
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑י
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
Canaanitess
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
וַ/יֵּֽצְא֛וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
נֶ֥גֶב
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
בְּאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
N-proper
שָֽׁבַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 24:7
וַ/יָּבֹ֨אוּ֙
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִבְצַר
mibtsâr
H4013
"fortification"
N-ms
This word describes a strong, fortified place like a castle or a fenced city, providing protection and safety. It is used in the Bible to describe secure and defended locations.
Definition: fortification, fortress, fortified city, stronghold
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: (de-, most) fenced, fortress, (most) strong (hold). See also: Numbers 13:19; Isaiah 34:13; Psalms 89:41.
צֹ֔ר
Tsôr
H6865
"Tyre"
N-proper
Tyre refers to a city on the Mediterranean coast, mentioned in the Bible as a major Phoenician city, translated as Tyre or Tyrus, meaning a rock. It appears in books like Matthew and Acts. The city was an important trade center.
Definition: § Tyre or Tyrus = "a rock" the Phoenician city on the Mediterranean coast
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Tyre, Tyrus. See also: Joshua 19:29; Jeremiah 27:3; Psalms 45:13.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עָרֵ֥י
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
הַ/חִוִּ֖י
Chivvîy
H2340
"Hivite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hivite, a member of an ancient tribe in Palestine, descended from Canaan, mentioned in Genesis 10:17.
Definition: Someone descended from Hiv(?) of the Canaanites, first mentioned at Gen.10.17; descended from Canaan (H3667); along with Sidon (H6721), Heth (H2845), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577) § Hivite = "villagers" 6th generation of descendants of Canaan, the son of Ham, who were living in northern Canaan near Mount Hermon at the time of the conquest
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: Hivite. See also: Genesis 10:17; Joshua 3:10; 2 Chronicles 8:7.
וְ/הַֽ/כְּנַעֲנִ֑י
Kᵉnaʻanîy
H3669
"Canaanitess"
Conj | Art | Ngmsa
A Canaanitess was a woman from the land of Canaan, known for being merchants and traders. The term is used in the Bible to describe a woman who was a mother of one of the tribe of Benjamin, as seen in Genesis and other books.
Definition: Describing a woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; mother of: Shaul (H7586H) § a merchant, trader
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: Canaanite, merchant, trafficker. See also: Genesis 10:18; Joshua 11:3; Proverbs 31:24.
וַ/יֵּֽצְא֛וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
נֶ֥גֶב
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
בְּאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שָֽׁבַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 24:7
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- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 24:7
Context — David’s Military Census
5They crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.
6Then they went to Gilead and the land of Tahtim-hodshi, and on to Dan-jaan and around to Sidon.
7They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba.
8At the end of nine months and twenty days, having gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem. 9And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 19:29 | The border then turned back toward Ramah as far as the fortified city of Tyre, turned toward Hosah, and came out at the Sea in the region of Achzib, |
| 2 | Joshua 11:3 | to the Canaanites in the east and west; to the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, and Jebusites in the hill country; and to the Hivites at the foot of Hermon in the land of Mizpah. |
| 3 | Genesis 21:22–33 | At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.” And Abraham replied, “I swear it.” But when Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well that Abimelech’s servants had seized, Abimelech replied, “I do not know who has done this. You did not tell me, so I have not heard about it until today.” So Abraham brought sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech, and the two men made a covenant. Abraham separated seven ewe lambs from the flock, and Abimelech asked him, “Why have you set apart these seven ewe lambs?” He replied, “You are to accept the seven ewe lambs from my hand as my witness that I dug this well.” So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land of the Philistines. And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God. |
| 4 | Judges 3:3 | the five rulers of the Philistines, all the Canaanites, the Sidonians, and the Hivites who lived in the mountains of Lebanon from Mount Baal-hermon to Lebo-hamath. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 24:2 | So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” |
2 Samuel 24:7 Summary
In 2 Samuel 24:7, we see Joab and his men traveling to various cities and regions, including the fortress of Tyre, the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites, and the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba. This journey was part of a larger effort to conduct a census of Israel, as commissioned by King David, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:1-4. As we reflect on this verse, we can learn about the importance of obedience and faithfulness, even when faced with challenging tasks, as encouraged in Joshua 1:7-9. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can navigate our own journeys with confidence and hope, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the fortress of Tyre in 2 Samuel 24:7?
The fortress of Tyre was a major city in the region, and its inclusion in the list of places visited by Joab and his men highlights the extent of their journey, as they traveled to various cities and regions, including those of the Hivites and Canaanites, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:7, and ultimately returned to Jerusalem, as noted in 2 Samuel 24:8.
Who are the Hivites and Canaanites mentioned in this verse?
The Hivites and Canaanites were two of the groups of people that the Israelites encountered as they entered the Promised Land, as mentioned in Exodus 3:8 and Joshua 3:10, and their presence in 2 Samuel 24:7 serves as a reminder of the diverse populations that existed in the region at that time.
Why did Joab and his men go to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba?
The Negev of Judah, including Beersheba, was a region in southern Israel, and Joab and his men likely visited this area as part of their census-taking journey, as they sought to count the people of Israel, as commissioned by King David, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
2 Samuel 24:7 is part of a larger narrative that describes King David's decision to conduct a census of Israel, and the subsequent journey of Joab and his men as they traveled throughout the land, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:1-9, which ultimately led to a confrontation with God, as noted in 2 Samuel 24:10-17.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the extensive journey of Joab and his men, and how can we apply this to our own lives as we seek to follow God's plan?
- How does the inclusion of various cities and regions in 2 Samuel 24:7 highlight the diversity and complexity of the world in which the Israelites lived?
- What role does the city of Beersheba play in the biblical narrative, and what significance does it hold for the people of Israel, as seen in Genesis 21:31 and 1 Samuel 8:2?
- In what ways can we, like Joab and his men, be faithful servants of God, even when faced with difficult or challenging tasks, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:1-9?
- How can we use this verse as a reminder to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when we face uncertain or difficult circumstances, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 24:7
And came to the strong hold of Tyre,.... That is, old Tyre, which stood thirty furlongs from new Tyre, the island (y); of which [See comments on Isaiah 23:1]; this must be understood of the parts
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 24:7
And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, even to Beersheba. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
2 Samuel 24:7 And came to the strong hold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites: and they went out to the south of Judah, [even] to Beersheba.Ver. 7. And to all the cities of the Hivites.] Who would dwell among the Israelites, and could not be gotten out. So nothing is more pertinacious than a strong lust.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
(7) Of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites.—The remnants of the original inhabitants appear still to have occupied distinct towns by themselves. The “Hivites” were chiefly in the northern part of the land, though Gibeon and its towns had belonged to them. “The Canaanites” is a general name for the remnants of all the other races.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
Verse 7. The strong hold of Tyre] This must have been the old city of Tyre, which was built on the main land: the new city was built on a rock in the sea.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 24:7
7. the strong hold of Tyre] The same term—generally rendered fenced city in the E. V.—is applied to Tyre in Joshua 19:29, where Tyre is named among the places on the border of Asher. Like Zidon it was never occupied by the Israelites, and we must suppose either that the region traversed by the enumerators is defined as reaching up to though not including Tyre and Zidon, or that these cities were actually visited in order to take a census of Israelites resident in them. the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites] The old inhabitants were never exterminated from the northern part of Palestine, but made tributary, and apparently allowed to dwell in communities of their own. The district round Kedesh-Naphtali in particular was called the region of the nations or Galilee of the Gentiles (Joshua 20:7; 1 Kings 9:11; Isaiah 9:1). The Hivites dwelt principally in this northern region (Joshua 11:3; Judges 3:3), and also round Gibeon (Joshua 11:19), and are probably specified as the tribe of which most survived: the Canaanites would include all the other native tribes in general.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 24:7
The strong hold of Tyre - “The fenced city,” as it is generally rendered throughout the historical books.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:7
7. Tyre — On the same seacoast, twenty miles south of Zidon. See on Joshua 19:29. Hivites — That dwelt in the north. Judges 3:3.Canaanites — Various tribes that dwelt between Tyre and Beer-sheba.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 24:7
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God, the God of Israel by Ron Reed | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob wrestling with God and how it relates to our own struggles with God. The preacher highlights how Jacob initially wanted t |
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All That Matters Is God's Presence by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of seeking God's presence in our lives, illustrating how it transformed the lives of biblical figures like Abraham, Joshua, Gideon, and |
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Empowered by God's Presence by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the transformative power of God's presence in the lives of believers, illustrating how figures like Moses and Abraham relied on God's assurance to naviga |