2 Samuel 23:33

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
2 Samuel 23:33 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Shammah the Hararite, etc.] From the mountainous country, as the Targum; the Arabic and Syriac versions say, from the mount of Olives: Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite: from the high mountain, as the Targum; in (<131135>1 Chronicles 11:35), he is called the son of Sacar.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Shammah: Ch1 11:27 Sharar: Ch1 11:35, Sacar 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:34”
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