2 Samuel 23:27

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
2 Samuel 23:27 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Abiezer the Anethothite, etc.] He was of Anathoth, in the tribe of Benjamin, (<062118>Joshua 21:18), the birthplace of Jeremiah the prophet, (<240101>Jeremiah 1:1): Mebunnai the Hushathite; the same with Sibbecai, (<131129>1 Chronicles 11:29 27:11) (<102118>2 Samuel 21:18); this man had two names, and was a descendant of Hushah, who came of Judah, (<130404>1 Chronicles 4:4).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Abiezer: Ch1 11:28, Antothite, Ch1 27:12, Anetothite Mebunnai: Ch1 11:19, Sibbecai 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:28”
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