2 Samuel 23:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

After him was Shammah the son of Age the Harari. The P'lishtim had assembled at Lechi, where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the P'lishtim.

Berean Standard Bible:

And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them.

American Standard Version:

And after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And after^{H310} him was Shammah^{H8048} the son^{H1121} of Agee^{H89} the Hararite^{H2043}. And the Philistines^{H6430} were gathered together^{H622} into a troop^{H2416}, where was a piece^{H2513} of ground^{H7704} full^{H4392} of lentiles^{H5742}: and the people^{H5971} fled^{H5127} from^{H6440} the Philistines^{H6430}.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:11

2 Samuel 23:11 is part of the passage that recounts the exploits of David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors who served under King David. This particular verse highlights the bravery of Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. The historical context is set during the time of David's reign, a period marked by ongoing conflict, particularly with the Philistines, who were one of the chief adversaries of Israel.

The verse captures a moment during a battle where the Philistines had amassed to attack. The specific location of the conflict is noted as a piece of ground full of lentiles, which suggests that the battle occurred in a cultivated field, likely an important resource for the Israelites. The detail about the lentiles underscores the precarious situation, as the field was not just a strategic military position but also significant for the community's sustenance.

The theme of the verse centers on courage and loyalty in the face of overwhelming odds. While the Israelite soldiers fled from the Philistine troop, Shammah stood his ground. His actions exemplify the valor and dedication expected of David's mighty men. This verse, along with the surrounding context, serves to illustrate the extraordinary feats performed by these warriors, emphasizing their role in the military successes of David's kingdom and their unwavering commitment to protect their land and people despite personal risk. Shammah's story is one of many that would have inspired courage and loyalty among those who heard it, reinforcing the values of bravery and faithfulness in the midst of adversity.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8048
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שַׁמָּה
   Transliteration: Shammâh
   Pronunciation: sham-maw'
   Description: the same as שַׁמָּה; Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites; Shammah.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H89
   There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָגֵא
   Transliteration: ʼÂgêʼ
   Pronunciation: aw-gay'
   Description: of uncertain derivation (compare אֲגַג); Age, an Israelite; Agee.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2043
   There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הֲרָרִי
   Transliteration: Hărârîy
   Pronunciation: hah-raw-ree'
   Description: or הָרָרִי; (2 Samuel 23:11), or הָארָרִי; (2 Samuel 23:34, last clause [), apparently from הָרָר; a mountaineer; {Hararite}; Hararite.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6430
   There are 244 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פְּלִשְׁתִּי
   Transliteration: Pᵉlishtîy
   Pronunciation: pel-ish-tee'
   Description: patrial from פְּלֶשֶׁת; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth; Philistine.
   
7. Strong's Number: H622
   There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָסַף
   Transliteration: ʼâçaph
   Pronunciation: aw-saf'
   Description: a primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.); assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2416
   There are 452 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַי
   Transliteration: chay
   Pronunciation: khah'-ee
   Description: from חָיָה; alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing), whether literally or figuratively; [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop.
   
9. Strong's Number: H2513
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֶלְקָה
   Transliteration: chelqâh
   Pronunciation: khel-kaw'
   Description: feminine of חֵלֶק; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment; field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground), plat, portion, slippery place, smooth (thing).
   
10. Strong's Number: H7704
    There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׂדֶה
    Transliteration: sâdeh
    Pronunciation: saw-deh'
    Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild.
    
11. Strong's Number: H4392
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָלֵא
    Transliteration: mâlêʼ
    Pronunciation: maw-lay'
    Description: from מָלֵא; full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully; [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth.
    
12. Strong's Number: H5742
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָדָשׁ
    Transliteration: ʻâdâsh
    Pronunciation: aw-dawsh'
    Description: from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a lentil; lentile.
    
13. Strong's Number: H5971
    There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַם
    Transliteration: ʻam
    Pronunciation: am
    Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
    
14. Strong's Number: H5127
    There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נוּס
    Transliteration: nûwç
    Pronunciation: noos
    Description: a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver); [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard.
    
15. Strong's Number: H6440
    There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּנִים
    Transliteration: pânîym
    Pronunciation: paw-neem'
    Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.