1 Chronicles 11:39

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:39 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

1 Chronicles 11:39 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

36Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

37Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai,

38Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Hagri,

39Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

40Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

41Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai,

42Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a chief of the Reubenites, and thirty with him,

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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary

“Naharai--armorbearer to Joab (Sa2 23:37). The non-occurrence of Joab's name in any of the three catalogues is most probably to be accounted for by the circumstance that his office as commander-in-chief raised him to a position superior to all these orders of military knighthood.”

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Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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Last text and source check: 20 August 2026