John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Samuel 23:31
Abialbon the Arbathite ,.... A native of Betharabah, either in the tribe of Judah, Joshua 15:6 , or in the tribe of Benjamin, Joshua 18:18 ; he is called Abiel in 1 Chronicles 11:32 , Azmaveth the Barhumite ; or Bachurimite, the letters transposed, an inhabitant of Bachurim or Bahurim, a city in the tribe of Benjamin, 2 Samuel 16:5 . 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