John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:25
Shammah the Harodite ,.... Called Shammah the Harorite in 1 Chronicles 11:27 ; by a change of the letters ר "R" and ד "D", which is frequent: Elika the Harodite ; or who was of Harod, as the Targum; these both were from one place: mention is made of the well of Harod, Judges 7:1 . 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