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2 Samuel 23:30

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
2 Samuel 23:30 — 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,
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,
32Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
33Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
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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
“Benaiah the Pirathonite, etc.] Who was of Pirathon, a city in the tribe of Ephraim, (<071215>Judges 12:15). Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash; which perhaps ran by the hill Gaash, and was also in the tribe of Ephraim, (<062430>Joshua 24:30). This man is called Hurai, (<131132>1 Chronicles 11:32).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Benaiah: Ch1 11:31, Ch1 27:14 Pirathonite: Jdg 12:15 Hiddai: Ch1 11:32, Hurai brooks: or, valleys, Deu 1:24; Jdg 2:9 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:31”
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