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2 Samuel 23

2 Samuel 23 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 23 (39 verses)): Now these be the last words of David . David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob , and the sweet psalmist of Israel , said, The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock ... Mentions: David, Jesse , Jacob/Israel, Eleazar , Zeruiah , Adullam , Rephaim , Kabzeel , Moab , Abiezer . It is closely linked with 2 Samuel (Old Testament • 24 Chapters): 2 Samuel (Old Testament, 24 chapters). Key figures: Saul , David, Amalekites , Jacob/Israel, Jonathan , Judah . Key places: Ziklag , Gilboa , Gath , Ashkelon , Hebron , Jabesh . Opens with: "Now it came to pass after the death of Saul , when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites , and David had abode two days in Z..."

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 2 Samuel 23:25 : "Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,"; 2 Samuel 23:27 : " Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,"; 2 Samuel 23:28 : " Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,". Related canonical books and chapters: 2 Samuel 23 ( 2 Samuel • Chapter 23 (39 verses)), 2 Samuel (Old Testament • 24 Chapters), 1 Samuel 23 ( 1 Samuel • Chapter 23 (29 verses)).

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Topics, People & Places (36)

2 Samuel 23
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2 Samuel • Chapter 23 (39 verses)

Now these be the last words of David . David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob , and the sweet psalmist of Israel , said, The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, the Rock ... Mentions: David, Jesse , Jacob/Israel, Eleazar , Zeruiah , Adullam , Rephaim , Kabzeel , Moab , Abiezer .

2 Samuel
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Old Testament • 24 Chapters

2 Samuel (Old Testament, 24 chapters). Key figures: Saul , David , Amalekites , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Judah . Key places: Ziklag , Gilboa , Gath , Ashkelon , Hebron , Jabesh . Opens with: "Now it came to pass after the death of Saul , when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites , and David had abode two days in Z..."

1 Samuel 23
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1 Samuel • Chapter 23 (29 verses)

Then they told David , saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah , and they rob the threshingfloors. Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah . And Da... Mentions: David, Judah , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Keilah, Ziph 1 , Gibeah 1 , Hachilah , Jeshimon .

1 Samuel Chapter 16, Verse 23

Scripture passage in 1 Samuel 16:23

דָּוִד
Dawid (Dāwîḏ) [daw-VEED]
H1732 Hebrew proper noun 1075x
David, beloved (Davidic Covenant)

David; shepherd, psalmist, anointed king of Israel with whom God made an unconditional everlasting covenant (2 Samuel 7, Psalm 89); prime type of the Messiah.

Derivation: From דּוֹד (H1730) beloved.
Acts 23
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Acts • Chapter 23 (35 verses)

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wal... Mentions: Jerusalem , Rome , Caesarea , Antipatris , Cilicia .

Luke 23
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Luke • Chapter 23 (56 verses)

And the whole multitude of them arose, and led him unto Pilate. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. And Pilate asked him, saying, Art thou the King of ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Simon , Joseph , Galilee , Jerusalem .

Matthew 23
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Matthew • Chapter 23 (39 verses)

Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses ' seat: All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Moses , Abel , Jerusalem .

1 Chronicles 23
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 23 (32 verses)

So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel . And he gathered together all the princes of Israel , with the priests and the Levites . Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by m... Mentions: David , Solomon , Jacob/Israel, Levi , Gershon ( Gershom ), Haran , Hebron , Eder 1 , Jerusalem .

1 Samuel 2
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1 Samuel • Chapter 2 (36 verses)

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord, mine horn is exalted in the Lord: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk n... Mentions: Elkanah , Eli , Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Phinehas , Ramah 1 , Shiloh , Egypt .

1 Samuel 12
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1 Samuel • Chapter 12 (25 verses)

And Samuel said unto all Israel , Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you. And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Moab , Egypt , Hazor 1 , Ammon .

1 Samuel 20
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1 Samuel • Chapter 20 (42 verses)

And David fled from Naioth in Ramah , and came and said before Jonathan , What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life? And he said unto him, God forbid; thou shalt not die: behold, my father will do nothing either great or ... Mentions: David , Jonathan , Jacob/Israel , Saul , Jesse , Naioth , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 21
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1 Samuel • Chapter 21 (15 verses)

Then came David to Nob to Ahimelech the priest: and Ahimelech was afraid at the meeting of David , and said unto him, Why art thou alone, and no man with thee? And David said unto Ahimelech the priest, The king hath commanded me a business, and hath said unto me, Let no man know a... Mentions: David, Saul , Nob , Gath .

1 Samuel 22
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1 Samuel • Chapter 22 (23 verses)

David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam : and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves... Mentions: David , Moab , Gad , Judah , Saul , Adullam , Mizpeh 1 , Gibeah 1 , Ramah 1 .

1 Samuel 24
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1 Samuel • Chapter 24 (22 verses)

And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En–gedi. Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel , and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats... Mentions: Saul, David, Jacob/Israel .

1 Samuel 25
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1 Samuel • Chapter 25 (44 verses)

And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah . And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran . And there was a man in Maon , whose possessions were in Carmel ; and the man was very great, and he had... Mentions: Samuel , David , Abigail , Caleb , Jesse , Ramah 1 , Paran , Maon , Carmel , Jezreel 2 .

1 Samuel 26
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1 Samuel • Chapter 26 (25 verses)

And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah , saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah , which is before Jeshimon ? Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph , having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph ... Mentions: Saul, David, Jacob/Israel , Ner (or Abiel ), Zeruiah , Gibeah 1 , Hachilah , Jeshimon , Ziph 1.

1 Samuel 27
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1 Samuel • Chapter 27 (12 verses)

And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul : there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel : so shall I escape out of his ... Mentions: David , Saul, Jacob/Israel , Abigail , Judah , Gath , Ziklag , Shur , Egypt .

1 Samuel 28
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1 Samuel • Chapter 28 (25 verses)

And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel . And Achish said unto David , Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men. And David said to Achish, Surely thou shalt know ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , David, Samuel , Saul , Amalek , Ramah 1 , Shunem , Gilboa .

1 Samuel 29
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1 Samuel • Chapter 29 (11 verses)

Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek : and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel . And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on in the rearward with Achish. Then said the prin... Mentions: David , Saul , Jacob/Israel , Aphek 2 , Jezreel 2 .

2 Chronicles 23
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 23 (21 verses)

And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham , and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed , and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah , and Elishaphat the son of Zichri , into covenant with him. And they ... Mentions: Azariah (or Uzziah), Jeroham , Ishmael , Obed , Adaiah , Jerusalem , Baal .

2 Kings 23
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2 Kings • Chapter 23 (37 verses)

And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem . And the king went up into the house of the Lord, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and g... Mentions: Judah, Hilkiah , Baal , Joshua , Nathan , Jerusalem, Kidron , Geba 1 , Topheth .

2 Samuel 1
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2 Samuel • Chapter 1 (27 verses)

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul , when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites , and David had abode two days in Ziklag ; It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his h... Mentions: Saul, David, Amalekites , Jacob/Israel , Jonathan , Ziklag , Gilboa , Gath , Ashkelon .

2 Samuel 2
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2 Samuel • Chapter 2 (32 verses)

And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah ? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron . So David went up thither, and his two wives also, Ahinoam th... Mentions: David, Judah , Hebron , Abigail , Saul , Jabesh , Mahanaim , Gilead , Jezreel 2 .

Dead Sea Scrolls — The Temple Scroll (11Q19) Column 23
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The longest scroll found at Qumran detailing God's divine architectural blueprint for the Temple.

Qumran Essene Scribes / Early Christian Copyists • Shrine of the Book / Israel Antiquities Authority Public Domain Mark 1.0
2 Samuel 3
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2 Samuel • Chapter 3 (39 verses)

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David : but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker. And unto David were sons born in Hebron : and his firstborn was Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; And his second, Chilea... Mentions: Saul, David, Hebron , Abigail , Maacah , Geshur , Dan , Laish .

Erastus Inscription — Corinth City Treasurer (Romans 16:23)
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Paved limestone plaza inscription in ancient Corinth reading 'Erastus in return for his aedileship laid this pavement at his own expense'.

Ancient Near Eastern Scribes and Stonemasons • The British Museum / Israel Antiquities Authority CC-BY-SA 4.0
Map of Paul's Third Missionary Journey (Acts 18:23–21:16)
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Extended 3-year ministry in Ephesus , visit to Macedonia and Greece , and journey to Jerusalem .

Historical Biblical Cartographers • Geographicus / Wikimedia Commons Public Domain Mark 1.0
2 Samuel 4
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2 Samuel • Chapter 4 (12 verses)

And when Saul 's son heard that Abner was dead in Hebron , his hands were feeble, and all the Israelites were troubled. And Saul 's son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the ... Mentions: Saul, Hebron , Benjamin , Jonathan , David , Rimmon 2 , Beeroth , Gittaim , Jezreel 2 .

2 Samuel 5
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2 Samuel • Chapter 5 (25 verses)

Then came all the tribes of Israel to David unto Hebron , and spake, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh. Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel : and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, a... Mentions: Jacob/Israel, David , Hebron , Saul , Judah , Jerusalem , Zion , Millo , Tyre .

2 Samuel 6
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2 Samuel • Chapter 6 (23 verses)

Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel , thirty thousand. And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah , to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the Lord of hosts that dwelleth between ... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Judah , Abinadab , Ahio , Gibeah 1 , Uzza .

2 Samuel 7
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2 Samuel • Chapter 7 (29 verses)

And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the Lord had given him rest round about from all his enemies; That the king said unto Nathan the prophet, See now, I dwell in an house of cedar, but the ark of God dwelleth within curtains. And Nathan said to the king, Go, ... Mentions: Nathan, David , Jacob/Israel , Saul , Egypt .

2 Samuel 8
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2 Samuel • Chapter 8 (18 verses)

And after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg–ammah out of the hand of the Philistines. And he smote Moab , and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, ... Mentions: David, Moab , Moabites , Joram , Ammon , Rehob 3 , Zobah , Euphrates , Damascus .

2 Samuel 9
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2 Samuel • Chapter 9 (13 verses)

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul , that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan 's sake? And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him unto David , the king said unto him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy... Mentions: David, Saul, Jonathan , Jerusalem .

2 Samuel 10
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2 Samuel • Chapter 10 (19 verses)

And it came to pass after this, that the king of the children of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his stead. Then said David , I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servant... Mentions: Ammon , David, Maacah , Jacob/Israel , Jericho , Zobah , Rehob 3 .

Scripture Passages (24)

2 Samuel 23:25 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

2 Samuel 23:27 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

2 Samuel 23:28 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

2 Samuel 23:35 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

2 Samuel 23:38 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

2 Samuel 23:31 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

2 Samuel 23:39 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

2 Samuel 23:30 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash ,

2 Samuel 23:32 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan ,

2 Samuel 23:26 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

2 Samuel 23:33 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

2 Samuel 23:36 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah , Bani the Gadite,

2 Samuel 23:23 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

He was more honourable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.

2 Samuel 23:37 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah ,

1 Samuel 23:29 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23 KJV

And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi.

1 Samuel 23:21 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23 KJV

And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the Lord; for ye have compassion on me.

2 Samuel 23:2 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

1 Samuel 23:1 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23 KJV

Then they told David , saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah , and they rob the threshingfloors.

2 Samuel 23:22 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.

2 Samuel 23:34 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

2 Samuel 23:14 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth–lehem.

2 Samuel 23:24 (KJV)
2 Samuel 23 KJV

Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,

1 Samuel 23:16 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23 KJV

And Jonathan Saul 's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

1 Samuel 23:27 (KJV)
1 Samuel 23 KJV

But there came a messenger unto Saul , saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

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