John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:30
Benaiah the Pirathonite ,.... Who was of Pirathon, a city in the tribe of Ephraim, Judges 12:15 . Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash ; which perhaps ran by the hill Gaash, and was also in the tribe of Ephraim, Joshua 24:30 . This man is called Hurai, 1 Chronicles 11:32 . read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-38
I. The catalogue which the historian has here left upon record of the great soldiers that were in David's time is intended, 1. For the honour of David, who trained them up in the arts of exercises of war, and set them an example of conduct and courage. It is the reputation as well as the advantage of a prince to be attended and served by such brave men as are here described. 2. For the honour of those worthies themselves, who were instrumental to bring David to the crown, settle and protect... read more