2 Samuel 23:37

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
2 Samuel 23:37 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Zelek the Ammonite, etc.] Who was so either by birth, and became a proselyte; so the Targum says, he was of the children of Ammon; or is so called, because he had sojourned some time in their land, or had done some exploits against them; unless he was of Chepharhaammonai, a city of the tribe of Benjamin, (<061824>Joshua 18:24); Naharai the Beerothite; native of Beeroth, a city in the same tribe, (<061825>Joshua 18:25); armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah; Joab had ten of them, this perhaps was the chief of them, (<101815>2 Samuel 18:15); who was advanced to be a captain, and therefore has a name and place among the thirty, very likely for some military, exploits performed by him; he is…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Zelek: Ch1 11:39 Nahari: Ch1 11:37 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:38”
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