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2 Samuel 23:28

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
2 Samuel 23:28 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

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25Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
26Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
29Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
30Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
31Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Zalmon the Ahohite, etc.] The same with Ilai, (<131129>1 Chronicles 11:29); a descendant of Ahoah, a grandson of Benjamin, (<130804>1 Chronicles 8:4); Maharai the Netophathite, who was of Netophah, a city of the tribe of Judah, mentioned along with Bethlehem, (<160726>Nehemiah 7:26); a place of this name is spoken of in the Misnah f405, famous for artichokes and olives.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Maharai: Ch1 11:30, Ch1 27:13 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:29”
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