2 Samuel 23:31

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
2 Samuel 23:31 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
31Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Abialbon the Arbathite, etc.] A native of Betharabah, either in the tribe of Judah, (<061506>Joshua 15:6,7), or in the tribe of Benjamin, (<061818>Joshua 18:18,22); he is called Abiel in (<131132>1 Chronicles 11:32); Azmaveth the Barhumite; or Bachurimite, the letters transposed, an inhabitant of Bachurim or Bahurim, a city in the tribe of Benjamin, (<101605>2 Samuel 16:5 19:16).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Abialbon: Ch1 11:32, Abiel Barhumite: Ch1 11:33, Baharumite 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:32”
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