2 Samuel 23:39
2 Samuel 23:39 in Multiple Translations
and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.
Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in number.
and Uriah the Hittite; a total of thirty-seven.
Uriiah the Hittite, thirtie and seuen in all.
Uriah the Hittite; in all thirty and seven.
and Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.
Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Urias the Hethite, thirty and seven in all.
Uriah, Bathsheba’s husband, from the Heth people-group. Altogether, there were 37 famous soldiers, but some of them had died and their names were not included.
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2 Samuel 23:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֽוּרִיָּה֙
הַֽ/חִתִּ֔י
כֹּ֖ל
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
אֽוּרִיָּה֙
ʼÛwrîyâh
H223
Uriah
N-proper
הַֽ/חִתִּ֔י
Chittîy
H2850
Hittite
Art | Ngmsa
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 23:39
אֽוּרִיָּה֙
ʼÛwrîyâh
H223
"Uriah"
N-proper
Uriah was a prophet who lived during the time of King Jehoiakim, as mentioned in Jeremiah 26:20-23. His name means 'God is my light' and he was slain for speaking God's word. Several other Israelites shared this name, including a Hittite warrior in David's army.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.4 § Uriah or Urijah = "Jehovah (Yahweh) is my light (flame)" a prophet slain by Jehoiakim
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Uriah, Urijah. See also: 2 Samuel 11:3; 2 Samuel 12:10; Isaiah 8:2.
הַֽ/חִתִּ֔י
Chittîy
H2850
"Hittite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Hittite is a descendant of Heth, a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 10:15. The Hittites were a group of people related to the Canaanites and other nearby tribes. They are often mentioned in the Bible, including in the book of Joshua.
Definition: Someone descended from Heth who was a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.15; son of: Canaan (H3667); brother of: Sidon (H6721), Jebusite (H2983), Amorite (H0567), Girgashite (H1622), Hivite (H2340), Arkite (H6208), Sinite (H5513), Arvadite (H0721), Zemarite (H6786) and Hamathite (H2577); also called Hittite (KJV: "of Heth") frequently Group of chet (חֵת "Heth" H2845) § Hittite = "descendant of Heth" the nation descended from Heth, the 2nd son of Canaan; once inhabitants of central Anatolia (modern Turkey), later in north Lebanon
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Hittite, Hittities. See also: Genesis 15:20; Joshua 24:11; Ezekiel 16:45.
כֹּ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/שִׁבְעָֽה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 23:39
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- Context
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- 2 Samuel 23:39 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 23:39
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:39
Context — David’s Mighty Men
37Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
38Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
39and Uriah the Hittite. There were thirty-seven in all.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 11:3 | So David sent and inquired about the woman, and he was told, “This is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” |
| 2 | Matthew 1:6 | and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife, |
| 3 | 1 Kings 15:5 | For David had done what was right in the eyes of the LORD and had not turned aside from anything the LORD commanded all the days of his life, except in the matter of Uriah the Hittite. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 12:9 | Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 11:6–27 | At this, David sent orders to Joab: “Send me Uriah the Hittite.” So Joab sent him to David. When Uriah came to him, David asked how Joab and the troops were doing with the war. Then he said to Uriah, “Go down to your house and wash your feet.” So Uriah left the palace, and a gift from the king followed him. But Uriah slept at the door of the palace with all his master’s servants; he did not go down to his house. And David was told, “Uriah did not go home.” “Haven’t you just arrived from a journey?” David asked Uriah. “Why didn’t you go home?” Uriah answered, “The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my master Joab and his soldiers are camped in the open field. How can I go to my house to eat and drink and sleep with my wife? As surely as you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do such a thing!” “Stay here one more day,” David said to Uriah, “and tomorrow I will send you back.” So Uriah stayed in Jerusalem that day and the next. Then David invited Uriah to eat and drink with him, and he got Uriah drunk. And in the evening Uriah went out to lie down on his cot with his master’s servants, but he did not go home. The next morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah. In the letter he wrote: “Put Uriah at the front of the fiercest battle; then withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down and killed.” So as Joab besieged the city, he assigned Uriah to a place where he saw the strongest enemy soldiers. And when the men of the city came out and fought against Joab, some of David’s servants fell, and Uriah the Hittite also died. Joab sent to David a full account of the battle and instructed the messenger, “When you have finished giving the king all the details of the battle, if the king’s anger flares, he may ask you, ‘Why did you get so close to the city to fight? Did you not realize they would shoot from atop the wall? Who was the one to strike Abimelech son of Jerubbesheth ? Was it not a woman who dropped an upper millstone on him from the wall, so that he died in Thebez? Why did you get so close to the wall?’ If so, then you are to say, ‘Your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.’” So the messenger set out and reported to David all that Joab had sent him to say. The messenger said to David, “The men overpowered us and came out against us in the field, but we drove them back to the entrance of the gate. Then the archers shot at your servants from the wall, and some of the king’s servants were killed. And your servant Uriah the Hittite is dead as well.” Then David told the messenger, “Say this to Joab: ‘Do not let this matter upset you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Strengthen your attack against the city and demolish it.’ Encourage him with these words.” When Uriah’s wife heard that her husband was dead, she mourned for him. And when the time of mourning was over, David had her brought to his house, and she became his wife and bore him a son. But the thing that David had done was evil in the sight of the LORD. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 11:41 | Uriah the Hittite, Zabad son of Ahlai, |
2 Samuel 23:39 Summary
This verse concludes the list of King David's thirty-seven mighty men, including Uriah the Hittite, who were known for their bravery and faithfulness. The list highlights the importance of having trustworthy and loyal companions, as seen in Proverbs 27:17, where it says 'as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.' The story of Uriah the Hittite also reminds us of the importance of integrity, as seen in Psalm 15:1-5, which describes the characteristics of those who may dwell with God. By studying the examples of these mighty men, we can learn valuable lessons about faithfulness, bravery, and loyalty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Uriah the Hittite and why is he mentioned in this verse?
Uriah the Hittite was one of King David's mighty men, as listed in 2 Samuel 23:39, and his story is also found in 2 Samuel 11:1-27, where he is noted for his integrity and faithfulness to King David, despite the king's own sin against him.
What is the significance of the number thirty-seven in this verse?
The number thirty-seven refers to the total count of King David's mighty men listed in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, which includes notable warriors such as Uriah the Hittite, Joab, and others who fought bravely alongside King David, as seen in 1 Samuel 18:13 and 1 Chronicles 11:10-47.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse concludes the list of King David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39, highlighting their bravery and accomplishments, and serves as a transition to the final section of the chapter, which discusses the census and the resulting punishment, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:1-25.
What can we learn from the example of Uriah the Hittite and the other mighty men?
We can learn about the importance of faithfulness, integrity, and bravery from the examples of Uriah and the other mighty men, as seen in Psalm 15:1-5 and Proverbs 10:9, which emphasize the value of living a life of integrity and faithfulness to God and others.
Reflection Questions
- What does the inclusion of Uriah the Hittite in this list reveal about King David's values and priorities?
- How can I demonstrate faithfulness and integrity in my own life, like Uriah the Hittite?
- What role do I think the mighty men played in King David's success, and what can I learn from their examples?
- How does the conclusion of this list in 2 Samuel 23:39 prepare me for the events that will unfold in the next chapter?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 23:39
Uriah the Hittite,.... The husband of Bathsheba; of whom [See comments on 2 Samuel 11:3]; thirty and seven all; reckoning the three mighty men of the first class, the three of the second, and the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
Here are but thirty-six named; either therefore one must be supplied whose name is not expressed among the three second worthies, or Joab is comprehended in the number, as being the lord-general of all.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
(39) Thirty and seven in all.—Only thirty-six names have been given, but either the third unnamed person in the second triad of heroes is counted, or else in 2 Samuel 23:34 the names of the two given in Chronicles should be substituted for the one in the text here. In 1 Chronicles 11:41-47 sixteen more names are given, either of men who took the place of these heroes as they died, or simply of other heroes thought worthy of record, though hardly reckoned with this especial body.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:39
Verse 39. Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.] To these the author of 1 Chronicles 11:41 adds Zabad son of Ahlai. 1 Chronicles 11:42 - Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty with him. 1 Chronicles 11:43 - Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, 1 Chronicles 11:44 - Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, 1 Chronicles 11:45 - Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, 1 Chronicles 11:46 - Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite, 1 Chronicles 11:47 - Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. THE 4th and 5th verses 2 Samuel 23:4; 2 Samuel 23:5 are very obscure; L. De Dieu gives them a good meaning, if not the true one: - "The perpetuity of his kingdom David amplifies by a comparison to three natural things, which are very grateful to men, but not constant and stable. For the sun arises and goes down again; the morning may be clear, but clouds afterwards arise; and the tender grass springs up, but afterwards withers. Not so, said he, is my kingdom before God; it is flourishing like all these, but perpetual, for he has made an everlasting covenant with me, though some afflictions have befallen me; and he has not made all my salvation and desire to grow." De Dieu repeats כ ke, the note of similitude, thrice; and the following is his version: - "The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake unto me, (or concerning me:) The just man ruleth among men; he ruleth in the fear of God. And, as the sun ariseth with a shining light; as the morning is without clouds by reason of its splendour; as, from rain, the tender grass springeth out of the earth; truly so is not my house with God: because he hath made an everlasting covenant with me; disposed in all things, and well kept and preserved in that order. Although he doth not make all my deliverance and desire to grow, i.e., though some adversities happen to me and my family; yet, that always remains, which, in the covenant of God made with me, is in all things orderly, disposed, and preserved." See Bishop Patrick on the place. Once more I must beg the reader to refer to the First Dissertation of Dr. Kennicott, on the present state of the printed Hebrew text; in which there is not only great light cast on this subject, several corruptions in the Hebrew text being demonstrated, but also many valuable criticisms on different texts in the sacred writings.
There are two Dissertations, 2 vols. 8vo.; and both very valuable.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 23:39
39. Uriah] See on ch. 2 Samuel 11:3. thirty and seven in all] This total is obtained either (a) by reckoning three in the first class (2 Samuel 23:8-12), two in the second (2 Samuel 23:18-23), and thirty-two in the third (2 Samuel 23:24-39), emending 2 Samuel 23:34 by the help of Chron. so as to contain three names: or (b) if the text of 2 Samuel 23:34 is retained, by counting three in the second class, though only two are mentioned by name. Joab, as commander-in-chief, is not reckoned in the total. In 1 Chronicles 11:41-47 sixteen additional names are given, possibly either of those who became members of the body when its number was not rigidly limited to thirty, or of those who took the places vacated by death.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 23:39
Thirty and seven in all - This reckoning is correct, though only 36 “names” are given, the names of only two of the second triad being recorded, but 31 names are given from 2 Samuel 23:24 to the end,
Sermons on 2 Samuel 23:39
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(Genesis) - Part 27 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible. He highlights Joseph's attitude of not dwelling on the evil done to him by his brothers and Potiphar's wi |
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Making Grace Amazing by Ray Comfort | Ray Comfort emphasizes the importance of the Law in leading sinners to recognize their need for God's forgiveness. By illustrating how the Law exposes our transgressions and makes |
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(2 Samuel) Caught in the Trap of Sin by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and Bathsheba from 2 Samuel chapter 11. He describes a scene where David and Bathsheba are together, knowing they have do |
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The Unchanging Flesh Nature by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp discusses the unchanging nature of the flesh, using the story of King David's sin with Bathsheba and the subsequent murder of Uriah to illustrate how even the most rig |