2 Samuel 23:33
2 Samuel 23:33 in Multiple Translations
son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
Jonathan, the son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam, the son of Sharar the Hararite,
son of Shagee the Hararite; Ahiam, son of Sachar the Hararite;
Shammah the Hararite: Ahiam the sonne of Sharar the Hamrite:
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
Semma of Orori, Aliam the son of Sarar the Arorite,
Shammah, from Harar town/clan; Ahiam the son of Sharar, from Harar town/clan;
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 23:33
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2 Samuel 23:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שַׁמָּה֙
הַֽ/הֲרָרִ֔י
אֲחִיאָ֥ם
בֶּן
שָׁרָ֖ר
הָארָרִֽי
שַׁמָּה֙
Shammâh
H8048
Shammah
N-proper
הַֽ/הֲרָרִ֔י
Hărârîy
H2043
Hararite
Art | Ngmsa
אֲחִיאָ֥ם
ʼĂchîyʼâm
H279
Ahiam
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שָׁרָ֖ר
Shârar
H8325
Sharar
N-proper
הָארָרִֽי
Hărârîy
H2043
Hararite
Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 23:33
שַׁמָּה֙
Shammâh
H8048
"Shammah"
N-proper
Shammah was a man in the tribe of Judah and brother of King David. He was first mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:9 and was also known as Shimea. Shammah's father was Jesse and he had several siblings.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shammah = "astonishment" 1) son of Reuel, grandson of Esau, and a chief of Edom 2) the 3rd son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) son of Agee the Hararite and one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 4) the Harodite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 5) another Hararite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shammah. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Samuel 17:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37.
הַֽ/הֲרָרִ֔י
Hărârîy
H2043
"Hararite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hararite is someone who lives in the mountains or is descended from the people of Harar. In the Bible, several of David's heroes, including Agee and Shammah, were Hararites and known for their bravery.
Definition: Someone descended from Harar or Harod (cf. 2Sa.23.11, 25), first mentioned at 2Sa.23.11 § Hararite = "mountain dweller" adj 1) a resident in or descendant of Harar; perhaps only a mountain dweller 2) Agee, a Hararite, one of David's heroes 3) Shammah, the Hararite, one of David's heroes 4) Sharar, the Hararite, the father of Ahiam, one of David's heroes
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hararite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:11; 1 Chronicles 11:34; 1 Chronicles 11:35.
אֲחִיאָ֥ם
ʼĂchîyʼâm
H279
"Ahiam"
N-proper
Ahiam was an Israelite warrior and one of David's heroes, mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33. His name means 'mother's brother' and he was the son of Sharar. Ahiam is listed among David's notable fighters.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33; son of: Sharar (H8325) § Ahiam = "mother's brother" one of David's warriors (heroes)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Ahiam. See also: 2 Samuel 23:33; 1 Chronicles 11:35.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שָׁרָ֖ר
Shârar
H8325
"Sharar"
N-proper
Sharar was an Israelite who lived during the United Monarchy, and was the father of Ahiam, one of King David's brave warriors.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.23.33; father of: Ahiam (H0279); also called Sachar (KJV: Sacar; NIV: Sakar) at 1Ch.11.35; Also named: sa.khar (שָׂכָר "Sachar" H7940H) § Sharar = "enemy" father of Ahiam, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Sharar. See also: 2 Samuel 23:33.
הָארָרִֽי
Hărârîy
H2043
"Hararite"
Ngmsa
A Hararite is someone who lives in the mountains or is descended from the people of Harar. In the Bible, several of David's heroes, including Agee and Shammah, were Hararites and known for their bravery.
Definition: Someone descended from Harar or Harod (cf. 2Sa.23.11, 25), first mentioned at 2Sa.23.11 § Hararite = "mountain dweller" adj 1) a resident in or descendant of Harar; perhaps only a mountain dweller 2) Agee, a Hararite, one of David's heroes 3) Shammah, the Hararite, one of David's heroes 4) Sharar, the Hararite, the father of Ahiam, one of David's heroes
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Hararite. See also: 2 Samuel 23:11; 1 Chronicles 11:34; 1 Chronicles 11:35.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 23:33
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — David’s Mighty Men
31Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
32Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan
33son of Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite,
34Eliphelet son of Ahasbai the Maacathite, Eliam son of Ahithophel the Gilonite, 35Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 11:27 | Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 23:11 | And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 11:35 | Ahiam son of Sachar the Hararite, Eliphal son of Ur, |
2 Samuel 23:33 Summary
This verse lists two men, the son of Shammah and Ahiam, who were part of David's group of brave warriors. They came from a place called Harar, and their inclusion in this list shows that they were important to David and to God's plan, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:8-39. Just like these men, we can all play a role in serving God and His kingdom, using our unique gifts and abilities, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and Romans 12:4-8. By being faithful and brave, like David's mighty men, we can make a difference in the world around us, as seen in Matthew 5:13-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the individuals mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33?
The individuals mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:33 are the son of Shammah the Hararite and Ahiam son of Sharar the Hararite, who are listed among David's mighty men, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:8-39.
What is the significance of the Hararite designation?
The Hararite designation likely refers to the region or city from which these individuals came, similar to how Jesus is often referred to as the Nazarene in the Gospels, such as in Matthew 2:23.
How do these individuals fit into the broader context of David's kingdom?
These individuals, as part of David's mighty men, played a crucial role in his military campaigns and the establishment of his kingdom, as described in 1 Samuel 18:13 and 2 Samuel 5:17-25.
What can we learn from the inclusion of these specific names in the Bible?
The inclusion of these specific names in the Bible highlights the importance of individual contributions to the larger story of God's people, as seen in Exodus 31:2-5 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a community of believers, as seen in the listing of David's mighty men?
- How can I, like the son of Shammah and Ahiam, use my unique skills and abilities to serve God's kingdom?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's people, and how can I be faithful in that role, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 4:2 and Colossians 1:10?
- How can I learn from the examples of bravery and loyalty demonstrated by David's mighty men, as seen in 1 Samuel 23:16 and 2 Samuel 10:12?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:33
Shammah the Hararite,.... 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:33
Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite, Shammah the Hararite. Kennicott ('Dissertation,' p.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:33
(33) Shammah the Hararite.—“Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite” has already been mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:11, and here Chronicles reads “Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite.” As Shage is identical with Agee with a letter prefixed, we should probably read “Jonathan the son of Shammah the Hararite.” Jonathan, one of “the thirty,” was thus the son of one of “the first three.” Sharar is in Chronicles Sacar, and Hararite is spelt in the Hebrew here differently from the previous clause and from Chronicles.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:33
33. Shammah the Hararite] Shammah has already been mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:11 as one of the first Three, so that his name is evidently out of place among the Thirty. A comparison of the text of 1 Chronicles 11:34 makes it tolerably certain that we should read either Jonathan the son of Agee the Hararite, or Jonathan the son of Shammah the Hararite, making Jonathan either brother or son of the hero mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:11. Sharar] In Chron. Sacar, a name found also in 1 Chronicles 26:4.