2 Samuel 23:38

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 23:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
2 Samuel 23:38 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite.] These were of Jether, as the Targum, a descendant of Caleb, of the tribe of Judah, (<130250>1 Chronicles 2:50,53) (<130415>1 Chronicles 4:15,17).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Ira: Sa2 20:26; Ch1 2:53, Ch1 11:40 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 23:39”
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