2 Samuel 23:36
2 Samuel 23:36 in Multiple Translations
Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal, the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal, son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal the sonne of Nathan of Zobah: Bani the Gadite:
Igal son of Nathan from Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani, the Gadite,
Igaal the son of Nathan of Soba, Bonni of Gadi,
Igal, the son of Nathan, from Zobah city; Bani, from the tribe of Gad;
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 23:36
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2 Samuel 23:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִגְאָ֤ל
בֶּן
נָתָן֙
מִ/צֹּבָ֔ה
בָּנִ֖י
הַ/גָּדִֽי
יִגְאָ֤ל
Yigʼâl
H3008
Igal
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
נָתָן֙
Nâthân
H5416
Nathan
N-proper
מִ/צֹּבָ֔ה
Tsôwbâʼ
H6678
Zobah
Prep | N-proper
בָּנִ֖י
Bânîy
H1137
Bani
N-proper
הַ/גָּדִֽי
Gâdîy
H1425
Gad
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 23:36
יִגְאָ֤ל
Yigʼâl
H3008
"Igal"
N-proper
Igal was a common name in the Bible, meaning He redeems, given to three different Israelites, including a son of Joseph and a warrior of King David. They lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy and the United Monarchy.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.3.22; son of: Shemaiah (H8098B); brother of: Hattush (H2407), Bariah (H1282), Neariah (H5294) and Shaphat (H8202I) § Igal or Igeal = "He redeems" 1) son of Joseph and a spy from the tribe of Issachar 2) son of Nathan of Zobah, one of David's mighty warriors 3) a son of Shemaiah and descendant of Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Igal, Igeal. See also: Numbers 13:7; 2 Samuel 23:36; 1 Chronicles 3:22.
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.
נָתָן֙
Nâthân
H5416
"Nathan"
N-proper
Nathan was a prophet in the time of King David and Solomon, and his name means 'giver' in Hebrew, as mentioned in 1 Kings and 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.39 § Nathan = "giver" 1) a son of David by Bathsheba 2) the eminent prophet in the time of David and Solomon 3) a man of Zobah, father of one of David's mighty warriors 4) father of Azariah who was over the officers of Solomon 5) son of Attai and father of Zabad of the tribe of Judah 6) brother of Joel of the tribe of Judah 7) one of the head men who returned from Babylon with Ezra 8) a man with a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 9) head of a family of Israel who shall mourn when they look on Him whom they pierced
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Nathan. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 51:2.
מִ/צֹּבָ֔ה
Tsôwbâʼ
H6678
"Zobah"
Prep | N-proper
Zobah was a region in Syria, mentioned in 1 Samuel 14:47, where King Saul fought battles. It was a separate kingdom during the times of Saul, David, and Solomon.
Definition: Zoba or Zobah = "station" the name of a portion of Syria which formed a separate kingdom in the times of Saul, David, and Solomon; located northeast of Damascus Another name of tso.va (צוֹבָא "Zobah" H6678G)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Zoba, Zobah. See also: 1 Samuel 14:47; 2 Samuel 23:36; 1 Chronicles 19:6.
בָּנִ֖י
Bânîy
H1137
"Bani"
N-proper
Bani, meaning built, was the name of several Israelites, including a Gadite warrior, a Levite, and a man from Judah. One Bani returned from captivity with Zerubbabel, as noted in Ezra 2:10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.10; also called Binnui at Neh.7.15; Also named: bin.nuy (בִּנּוּי "Binnui" H1131) § Bani = "built" 1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan 3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez 4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel 5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bani. See also: 2 Samuel 23:36; Nehemiah 3:17; Nehemiah 11:22.
הַ/גָּדִֽי
Gâdîy
H1425
"Gad"
Art | Ngmsa
The term Gad refers to the descendants of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Israel. The Gadites were a tribe that lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 30:11. They were part of the Israelite community.
Definition: Spomeone from the tribe of Gad living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.11; son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153); brother of: Asher (H0836); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Ziphion (H6837), Haggi (H2291), Shuni (H7764), Ezbon (H0675), Eri (H6179), Arod (H0720) and Areli (H0692) Another name of gad (גָּד "Gad" H1410G) § Gadite = "an invader: a troop: fortune" one of the tribe descended from Gad
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Gadites, children of Gad. See also: Numbers 34:14; Joshua 22:1; 1 Chronicles 26:32.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 23:36
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Context — David’s Mighty Men
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Samuel 8:3 | David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, who had marched out to restore his dominion along the Euphrates River. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 11:38 | Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar son of Hagri, |
2 Samuel 23:36 Summary
This verse lists two of David's mighty men, Igal son of Nathan of Zobah and Bani the Gadite, who were part of a group of brave and loyal warriors who fought alongside David. Just like these men, we can all use our unique skills and abilities to serve God and support His leaders, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31. We can learn from their examples of courage, loyalty, and faithfulness, and strive to be 'mighty men' in our own ways, with God's help and guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6). By following their examples, we can demonstrate our love and commitment to God and His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Igal son of Nathan of Zobah?
Igal son of Nathan of Zobah is listed as one of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:36, but little is known about him beyond this reference, similar to other mighty men like Hezro the Carmelite in 2 Samuel 23:35.
What does it mean to be a Gadite?
A Gadite is a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as mentioned in Genesis 30:11 and Numbers 1:24, and Bani the Gadite is mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:36 as one of David's mighty men.
Why are these men listed in 2 Samuel 23?
These men, including Igal and Bani, are listed as David's mighty men, who fought alongside him and supported him throughout his reign, as seen in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, and their stories are also referenced in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47.
What can we learn from the diversity of David's mighty men?
The diversity of David's mighty men, including those from different tribes like Igal and Bani, shows that God can use people from all backgrounds and locations to accomplish His purposes, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 and Romans 12:4-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be a 'mighty man' in the eyes of God, and how can I strive to be one?
- How can I, like Igal and Bani, use my unique skills and abilities to serve God and support His leaders?
- What can I learn from the fact that Igal and Bani are listed alongside other mighty men, and how can I apply that to my own relationships and community?
- In what ways can I, like David's mighty men, demonstrate courage, loyalty, and faithfulness in my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:36
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah,.... kingdom in Syria, 2 Samuel 8:3; according to Hillerus (s) the same with Joel, 1 Chronicles 11:38; Bani the Gadite; who was of the tribe of Gad, as the Targum; in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 23:36
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:36
(36) Igal.—Chronicles has Joel. The two names differ in Hebrew only in one letter, and that a very similar one; but he is described here as the son of Nathan of Zobah, in Chronicles as the brother of Nathan. Brother is in Hebrew ahi, and some MSS. in Chronicles read the son of Ahinathan. If this be accepted, the only difference would be in the form of a name, Nathan or Ahinathan.Bani the Gadite.—In Chronicles Mibhar the son of Haggeri. Entirely unlike as these readings appear, they are not so very different in the original. Mibhar is for Zobah of the previous clause, a word at present missing in Chronicles; the son of (Ben) is for Bani; and the Gadite (with the article) differs from Haggeri only by the change of the often confused letters d and r. The text here is the true one.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:36
36. Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah] In Chron. “Joel the brother of Nathan.” The consonants of Igal (ιπΰμ) and Joel (ιεΰμ) are so similar that one or other of the names is probably corrupt. Igal occurs in Numbers 13:7; 1 Chronicles 3:22. If the text is correct he was a Syrian of Zobah. See note on ch. 2 Samuel 8:3. Bani the Gadite] This is probably the true reading, and Mibhar the son of Haggeri in 1 Chronicles 11:38 is a corruption of the words here of Zobah Bani the Gadite.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 23:36
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.