2 Samuel 20:7

King James Version:

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And there went out after him Joab's men, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men: and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

Complete Jewish Bible:

With him went Yo'av's men, the K'reti, the P'leti and all the experienced soldiers; they left Yerushalayim in pursuit of Sheva the son of Bikhri.

Berean Standard Bible:

So Joab’s men, along with the Cherethites, the Pelethites, and all the mighty men, marched out of Jerusalem in pursuit of Sheba son of Bichri.

American Standard Version:

And there went out after him Joab’s men, and the Cherethites and the Pelethites, and all the mighty men; and they went out of Jerusalem, to pursue after Sheba the son of Bichri.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And there went out^{H3318} after^{H310} him Joab's^{H3097} men^{H582}, and the Cherethites^{H3774}, and the Pelethites^{H6432}, and all the mighty men^{H1368}: and they went out^{H3318} of Jerusalem^{H3389}, to pursue^{H7291} after^{H310} Sheba^{H7652} the son^{H1121} of Bichri^{H1075}.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 20:7

2 Samuel 20:7 is part of the historical narrative found in the Second Book of Samuel, which details the reign of King David over Israel. This verse occurs during a tumultuous time following the suppression of Absalom's rebellion against David. The nation is still dealing with the aftermath of civil strife, and a new insurrection has arisen, led by Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjaminite.

In the verse, Joab, the commander of David's army, is taking decisive action to quell this new rebellion. Joab's men, along with the Cherethites and the Pelethites—foreign mercenaries who served as David's bodyguard and elite troops—are mobilized. The mention of "all the mighty men" suggests that a formidable force, likely including some of David's most loyal and skilled warriors, is assembled to pursue Sheba. This verse reflects the ongoing political and military instability in David's kingdom, despite his eventual restoration to the throne after Absalom's rebellion.

The historical context of this verse is important to understand the gravity of the situation. David's rule is being challenged repeatedly, and his authority is at stake. The pursuit of Sheba is not just a matter of military strategy but also a crucial step in reasserting David's sovereignty over all the tribes of Israel. The involvement of Joab and the elite forces indicates the seriousness with which David's government is treating this latest threat. The verse underscores the themes of loyalty, the challenges of rulership, and the constant efforts required to maintain unity and peace within a kingdom fraught with internal conflict.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3318
   There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָצָא
   Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
   Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter.
   
2. Strong's Number: H310
   There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחַר
   Transliteration: ʼachar
   Pronunciation: akh-ar'
   Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3097
   There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹאָב
   Transliteration: Yôwʼâb
   Pronunciation: yo-awb'
   Description: from יְהֹוָה and אָב; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites; Joab.
   
4. Strong's Number: H582
   There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
   Pronunciation: en-oshe'
   Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3774
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּרֵתִי
   Transliteration: Kᵉrêthîy
   Pronunciation: ker-ay-thee'
   Description: probably from כָּרַת in the sense of executioner; (compare טַבָּח) (only collectively in the singular as plural); a Kerethite or life-guardsman; Cherethims, Cherethites.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6432
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פְּלֵתִי
   Transliteration: Pᵉlêthîy
   Pronunciation: pel-ay-thee'
   Description: from the same form as פֶּלֶת; a courier (collectively) or official messenger; Pelethites.
   
7. Strong's Number: H1368
   There are 152 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גִּבּוֹר
   Transliteration: gibbôwr
   Pronunciation: ghib-bore'
   Description: or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as גֶּבֶר; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant; champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3389
   There are 600 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם
   Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlaim
   Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lah'-im
   Description: rarely יְרוּשָׁלַיִם; a dual (in allusion to its two main hills (the true pointing, at least of the former reading, seems to be that of יְרוּשָׁלֵם)); probably from (the passive participle of) יָרָה and שָׁלַם; founded peaceful; Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine; Jerusalem.
   
9. Strong's Number: H7291
   There are 135 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רָדַף
   Transliteration: râdaph
   Pronunciation: raw-daf'
   Description: a primitive root; to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by); chase, put to flight, follow (after, on), hunt, (be under) persecute(-ion, -or), pursue(-r).
   
10. Strong's Number: H7652
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שֶׁבַע
    Transliteration: shebaʻ
    Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
    Description: the same as שֶׁבַע; seven; Sheba, the name of a place in Palestine, and of two Israelites; Sheba.
    
11. Strong's Number: H1121
    There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֵּן
    Transliteration: bên
    Pronunciation: bane
    Description: from בָּנָה; a 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.); [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.
    
12. Strong's Number: H1075
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בִּכְרִי
    Transliteration: Bikrîy
    Pronunciation: bik-ree'
    Description: from בָּכַר; youth-ful; Bikri, an Israelite; Bichri.