1 Chronicles 11:39

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

American Standard Version (1901)

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Bible in Basic English

Zelek the Ammonite, and Naharai the Berothite, the servant who had the care of the arms of Joab, the son of Zeruiah;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Selec an Ammonite, Naharai a Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia.

Free Bible Version

Zelek the Ammonite; Naharai the Beerothite; Joab's armor-bearer, son of Zeruiah;

Geneva Bible 1599

Zelek the Ammonite, Nahrai the Berothite, the armour bearer of Ioab, the sonne of Zeruiah,

King James (Authorized) Version

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Translation for Translators

Zelek from the Ammon people-group; Naharai, the man who carried Joab’s weapons, from Beeroth town;

Unlocked Literal Bible

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite (the armor bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah),

Noah Webster Bible

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

World English Bible

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite (the armor bearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah),

Young's Literal Translation

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, bearer of the weapons of Joab son of Zeruiah,

Context

David’s Mighty Men

³⁸Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, ³⁹Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

Summary

This verse lists the name of a valiant warrior in David's army named Uriah the Hittite. Uriah's inclusion in this list highlights his loyalty and bravery in serving King David, despite the tragic events that would later unfold involving him and Bathsheba. His faithfulness to his duty and commitment to the king's cause are noted here, showcasing the honor and respect he had earned among his fellow soldiers and in the historical accounts of Israel.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Naharai--armorbearer to Joab (Sa2 23:37). The non-occurrence of Joab's name in any of the three catalogues is most probably to be accounted for by the circumstance that his office as commander-in-chief raised him to a position superior to all these orders of military knighthood.