2 Samuel 23:37

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 Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Bible in Basic English

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, who had the care of the arms of Joab, son of Zeruiah,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Selec of Ammoni, Naharai the Berothite, armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia,

Free Bible Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Zelek the Ammonite: Naharai the Becrothite, the armour bearer of Ioab the sonne of Zeruiah:

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

David’s Mighty Men

³⁶Igal son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite, ³⁷Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

Summary

This verse lists Zelek the Ammonite as one of King David's mighty warriors. Despite being a foreigner from Ammon, Zelek's loyalty and bravery in serving David earned him a place among the renowned group of warriors. It showcases how individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities can come together in unity for a common cause, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and valor in the service of a righteous leader like David. Zelek's inclusion highlights the diverse and inclusive nature of God's kingdom, where all who are faithful and courageous are valued and honored.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Zelek the Ammonite,.... 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, Jos 18:24, Naharai the Beerothite; native of Beeroth, a city in the same tribe, Jos 18:25, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah; Joab had ten of them, this perhaps was the chief of them, Sa2 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 in the list of David's worthies, though not Joab his master, as before observed; the reason of Joab being left out is either because he was over them all, as before noted; according to Josephus (t), Uriah the Hittite, after mentioned, was an armourbearer to Joab. (t) Antiqu. l. 7. c. 7. sect. 1.