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2 Samuel 23:36

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
2 Samuel 23:36 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

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33Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
34Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
35Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
36Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
37Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
38Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
39Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
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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
“Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, etc.] kingdom in Syria, (<100803>2 Samuel 8:3); according to Hillerus f409 the same with Joel, (<131138>1 Chronicles 11:38); Bani the Gadite; who was of the tribe of Gad, as the Targum; in the room of this stands “Mibhar, the son of Haggeri”, in (<131138>1 Chronicles 11:38).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“It is remarkable that we have several foreigners at this part of the list: Igal of Zobah, Zelek the Ammonite, Uriah the Hittite, and perhaps Nahari the Beerothite. The addition of Zelek to the mighty men was probably the fruit of David’s war with Ammon 2 Samuel 8:12; 2 Samuel 10:0; 2 Samuel 12:26-31. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Igal: Ch1 11:38, Joel 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:37”
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