2 Samuel 23:39 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:39

Uriah the Hittite ,.... The husband of Bathsheba; of whom See Gill on 2 Samuel 11:3 , thirty and seven all ; reckoning the three mighty men of the first class, the three of the second, and the third class consisting of thirty men, whose names are as above, and Joab the general and head of them all. In 1 Chronicles 11:41 , Zabad the son of Ahlai follows Uriah as one of this catalogue; he succeeding in honour one that soon died, particularly Elika, 2 Samuel 23:25 , who is omitted in... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 23:39

Uriah the Hittite : thirty and seven in all - To these the author of 1 Chronicles 11:41 ; adds Zabad son of Ahlai. 1 Chronicles 11:42 ; - Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him. 1 Chronicles 11:43 ; - Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, 1 Chronicles 11:44 ; - Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, 1 Chronicles 11:45 ; - Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

The facts are: 1 . A general statement of the names of David's mighty men, with a comparative reference to some of their deeds. 2 . A more special account of the daring of three who procured water for David at the risk of their lives. 3 . The refusal of the king to drink that which had been obtained at so great a risk. Mighty men. The account here of the heroes who figured in the course of David's life is supplementary to the general history, and, while intended to set forth... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:39

Uriah the Hittite (see note on 2 Samuel 11:3 ). Thirty and seven in all. "The thirty" became a technical name, and might receive additional members. But if we suppose Asahel's place to have been filled up, the number is exact, there being thirty ordinary members, three chiefs of the first class, and three of the second, of whom, however, one name is omitted. In Chronicles sixteen additional names are given, who were probably men admitted to the order to fill up vacancies. HOMILETICS read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 23:39

Thirty and seven in all - This reckoning is correct, though only 36 “names” are given, the names of only two of the second triad being recorded, but 31 names are given from 2 Samuel 23:24 to the end, which, added to the two triads, or six, makes 37. Joab as captain of the whole host stands quite alone. In 1 Chronicles 11:41-47; after Uriah the Hittite, there follow sixteen other names, probably the names of those who took the places of those in the former list, who died from time to time, or... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 23:26-39

2 Samuel 23:26-39. Helez the Paltite, &c. None of the memorable acts of these or of the following worthies are recorded; therefore, all that can be said of them is, that when God determined to raise a king to a great height of power and glory, he raised up several great men to co-operate with and assist that king in his designs and undertakings. Thirty and seven in all Here are only thirty-six named. Either therefore one must be supplied whose name is not expressed among the three... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

David’s mighty men (23:8-39)From the hundreds of men who gathered around him during his flight from Saul, David had built a loyal and tough fighting unit. This unit remained the central strength of his army throughout his long reign (see 1 Samuel 22:1-2; 1 Samuel 30:9; 2 Samuel 15:18; 2 Samuel 15:18; 2 Samuel 18:1-2; 2 Samuel 20:7; 1 Chronicles 11:10; 1 Chronicles 11:10). The commander-in-chief of his army was Joab (see 8:16, 20:23).Next in rank below Joab were three generals, or commanders,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 23:39

Uriah. Is doubly honoured, being named with his son; but Joab or Ahithophel are not named. Read. Ter. 2Sa 9:23 , 2Sa 9:24 . thirty and seven in all : i.e. first three + second three + thirty-one of verses: 2 Samuel 23:24-39 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

E. Thirty-seven Mighty Men 23:8-39One might conclude from 1 Samuel 22:2 that David’s army, made up as it was of malcontents and distressed debtors, would not have been able to accomplish anything. This list testifies to God’s blessing on David and Israel militarily by enabling his warriors to accomplish supernatural feats and to become mighty men in war. Again, God’s supernatural blessing is what this section illustrates. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 23:24-39

2. A list of notable warriors among The Thirty 23:24-39Thirty-two more soldiers obtained special distinction (2 Samuel 23:24-39), including Uriah the Hittite (2 Samuel 23:39). The writer referred to them as "The Thirty." This designation seems to have been a title for their exclusive group (cf. 2 Samuel 23:18). Since more than 30 names appear in this list of "The Thirty" it may be that when one died, someone else took his place. Asahel, the first name listed, and Uriah, the last, had, of... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 23:39

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:39

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Samuel 23:39

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Samuel 23:26-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 Samuel 23:39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Samuel 23:24-39

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