2 Samuel 23:33

23:32 Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

KJV

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,

Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,

23:34 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

What does 2 Samuel 23:33 mean?

2 Samuel 23:33 is a verse in the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include שַׁמָּה (Shammâh), הֲרָרִי (Hărârîy), אֲחִיאָם (ʼĂchîyʼâm). It connects to 2 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.

Hebrew interlinear

ShammahשַׁמָּהShammâh/sham-maw'/H8048Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites

the

Hararite,הֲרָרִיHărârîy/hah-raw-ree'/H2043{Hararite}

AhiamאֲחִיאָםʼĂchîyʼâm/akh-ee-awm'/H279Achiam, an Israelite

the

sonבֵּןbên/bane/H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.)

ShararשָׁרַרShârar/shaw-rawr'/H8325Sharar, an Israelite

the

Hararite,הֲרָרִיHărârîy/hah-raw-ree'/H2043{Hararite}

Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:33

HENRY_FULL · 2 Samuel 23:33

We left David's army in triumph and yet David himself in tears: now here we have, I. His return to himself, by the persuasion of Joab, ver. 1-8 . II. His return to his kingdom from his present banishment. 1. The men of Israel were forward of themselves to bring him back, ver. 9, 10 . 2. The men of Judah were dealt with by David's agents to do it ( ver. 11-14 ) and did it, ver. 15 . III. At the king's coming over Jordan, Shimei's treason is pardoned ( ver. 16-23 ), Mephibosheth's failure is excused ( ver. 24-30 ), and Barzillai's kindness is thankfully owned, and recompensed to his son, ver. 31-39 . IV. The men of Israel quarrelled with the men of Judah, for not calling them to the ceremony of the king's restoration, which occasioned a new rebellion, an account of which we have in the next chapter, ver. 40-43 . Joab's Reproof of David. ( b. c. 10

Cross-references

Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Proverbs 16:15

In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain.

Proverbs 19:12

The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 2 Samuel 23:33.

1 Chronicles 11:35

Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, Sacar: or, Sharar Eliphal: or, Eliphelet Ur: or, Ahasbai

2 Samuel 23:11

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. into: or, for foraging

Frequently asked questions

What does 2 Samuel 23:33 say?

2 Samuel 23:33 (King James Version) reads: "Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,"

Is 2 Samuel 23:33 in the Old or New Testament?

2 Samuel 23:33 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of 2 Samuel.

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