New International Version Among the Thirty were: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem, New Living Translation Other members of the Thirty included: Asahel, Joab’s brother; Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem; English Standard Version Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Berean Standard Bible Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Berean Literal Bible Asah-el the brother of Joab was among the thirty, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, King James Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, New King James Version Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, New American Standard Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; and there was Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, NASB 1995 Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, NASB 1977 Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Legacy Standard Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Amplified Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; then Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Berean Annotated Bible Now these were members of the Thirty \In the Thirty were:/: Asahel (God-made) the brother of Joab (YHWH is father), Elhanan (God has been gracious) son of Dodo (his beloved) of Bethlehem (house of bread), Christian Standard Bible Among the Thirty were Joab’s brother Asahel, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Holman Christian Standard Bible Among the Thirty were: Joab’s brother Asahel, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, American Standard Version Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem, English Revised Version Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem; GOD'S WORD® Translation One of the thirty was Joab's brother Asahel. [The thirty leading men were] Elhanan (son of Dodo) from Bethlehem, International Standard Version Among the Thirty were Joab's brother Asahel, Dodo's son Elhanan of Bethlehem, NET Bible Included with the thirty were the following: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem, New Heart English Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the Thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo fom Bethlehem, Webster's Bible Translation Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, World English Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty: Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAsahel brother of Joab [is] of the thirty; Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem, Berean Literal Bible Asah-el the brother of Joab was among the thirty, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Young's Literal Translation Asahel brother of Joab is of the thirty; Elhanan son of Dodo of Beth-Lehem. Smith's Literal Translation Asahel, brother of Joab, among the thirty; Elhanan, son of Dodo of the House of Bread. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAsael the brother of Joab was one of the thirty, Elehanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem. Catholic Public Domain Version Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem, New American Bible Asahel, brother of Joab, was among the Thirty; Elhanan, son of Dodo, from Bethlehem; New Revised Standard Version Among the Thirty were Asahel brother of Joab; Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAshael, the brother of Joab, was one of the thirty; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Shayel, the brother of Yuab, among the thirty Warriors OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem; Brenton Septuagint Translation Asael Joab's brother; he was among the thirty. Eleanan son of Dudi his uncle in Bethleem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Mighty Men…23He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. 24Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 25Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,… Cross References Now these were members of the Thirty: 1 Chronicles 27:6 This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 1 Chronicles 11:25 He was most honored among the Thirty, but he did not become one of the Three. And David appointed him over his guard. 1 Chronicles 11:11 This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. Asahel the brother of Joab, 2 Samuel 2:18-23 The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle, / and he chased Abner, not turning to the right or to the left in his pursuit. / And Abner glanced back and said, “Is that you, Asahel?” “It is,” Asahel replied. … 2 Samuel 3:27 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. 1 Chronicles 27:7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 1 Chronicles 11:26 Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 2 Samuel 21:19 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines at Gob, and Elhanan son of Jair the Bethlehemite killed the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 1 Chronicles 20:5 Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. 1 Chronicles 27:2 Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:10 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:12 The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:13 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. Treasury of Scripture Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Asahel 2 Samuel 2:18 And there were three sons of Zeruiah there, Joab, and Abishai, and Asahel: and Asahel was as light of foot as a wild roe. 1 Chronicles 11:26 Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 1 Chronicles 27:7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Zebadiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. Jump to Previous Asahel As'ahel Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Dodai Dodo Elhanan Elha'nan Joab Jo'ab ThirtyJump to Next Asahel As'ahel Bethlehem Beth-Lehem Dodai Dodo Elhanan Elha'nan Joab Jo'ab Thirty2 Samuel 23 1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6. The different state of the wicked 8. A catalogue of David's mighty men Now these were members of the Thirty: The Thirty were David’s distinguished warriors, men proven in battle and devoted to the security of his kingdom. Though the list is called “the Thirty,” its membership appears to have changed over time as men died and others were appointed. 1Ch 27:6 This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty… Asahel the brother of Joab, Asahel was the son of Zeruiah, David’s sister, and brother of Joab and Abishai. Known for his great speed, he was killed by Abner during the conflict between David’s followers and the house of Saul. 2Sa 2:18-23 The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai… Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, Elhanan came from Bethlehem, David’s own hometown in Judah. His place among the mighty men reflects the faithful support David received from capable warriors within his tribe and beyond. 1Ch 11:26 Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab,… Persons / Places / Events 1. AsahelAsahel was the brother of Joab and one of David's mighty warriors. Known for his swiftness, he was a key figure in David's military exploits. His death at the hands of Abner is a significant event in the account of David's rise to power. 2. Joab Asahel's brother, Joab, was the commander of David's army. He played a crucial role in many of David's military victories and was a complex character known for both his loyalty and his ruthless actions. 3. Elhanan Elhanan, the son of Dodo from Bethlehem, was another of David's mighty warriors. His inclusion in this list highlights the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David. 4. Bethlehem A small town in Judah, Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of David and later, Jesus Christ. It serves as a symbol of humble beginnings leading to greatness. 5. The Thirty This refers to the group of elite warriors who served King David. They were renowned for their bravery and loyalty, playing a pivotal role in establishing David's kingdom. Teaching Points The Importance of Loyalty and ValorAsahel and Elhanan's inclusion in the list of David's mighty warriors underscores the value of loyalty and courage in serving God's anointed leaders. Believers are encouraged to exhibit these traits in their own lives. God Uses Diverse Backgrounds The mention of warriors from various backgrounds, including Bethlehem, illustrates how God uses people from all walks of life to fulfill His purposes. This encourages believers to recognize their unique contributions to God's kingdom. The Cost of Ambition Asahel's pursuit of Abner, which led to his death, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition. Christians are reminded to seek God's guidance and wisdom in their pursuits. Legacy and Influence The legacy of David's mighty warriors continues to inspire believers today. Their accounts remind us of the lasting impact of faithfulness and dedication to God's calling. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 23:24?2. How does 2 Samuel 23:24 highlight the importance of loyalty in leadership? 3. What can we learn from Asahel's role among David's mighty men? 4. How does Asahel's mention connect with his story in 2 Samuel 2:18-23? 5. In what ways can we demonstrate bravery like Asahel in our daily lives? 6. How does Asahel's legacy inspire us to serve faithfully in God's kingdom? 7. Who was Asahel, and why is he significant in 2 Samuel 23:24? 8. How does 2 Samuel 23:24 fit into the context of David's mighty men? 9. What does 2 Samuel 23:24 reveal about the historical accuracy of the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23? (24) Asahel.--As he was killed by Abner while David reigned over Judah only, it is plain that this list is not restricted to any one definite time in David's reign. Leaving out Asahel, however, the names that follow are exactly "thirty." Of but few of them is anything further known.Verse 24. - The thirty. This order of knighthood consisted originally of thirty-three men, of whom three were of higher rank, and presided, probably, each over ten, while Joab was chief over them all. This arrangement of men in tens, with an officer over them. was, in fact, the normal rule among the Hebrews. The second triad is unusual, but is explained by the history. In honour of the exploit of bringing the water from the well of Bethlehem, this second order of three was instituted, lower than the three chiefs, but higher than the rest. The third of these is not mentioned, and the disappearance of the name is not the result of accident, but of purpose. Had it been a scribe's error, there would have been some trace of it in the versions. But if the name was erased, it must have been blotted out for treason, and we thus have two candidates for the vacant niche: one is Amasa, and the other Ahithophel. The name of Joab we cannot for one moment admit. He never was a traitor to David, nor would the latter, though king, have ventured to degrade one so powerful, and who continued to be commander-in-chief until David's death. Now, if Amasa is the same as the Amasai in 1 Chronicles 12:18, who was chief of the captains who came from Judah and Benjamin to David when he was in the hold, it is difficult to account for the absence of his name from the list of the thirty. Plainly, however, David did not regard his treason with strong displeasure, but was prepared, after Absalom's death, to make him commander-in-chief. But we must remember that a place in this second triad was gained by one exploit. The three were those who broke through the Philistine host, and fetched the water from Bethlehem. Such a deed would account for the close attachment between David and Ahithophel. He was the king's companion, and his familiar friend. It would account also for his suicide. His love to David had, for some unknown reason, turned to bitter hatred. He sought, not only David's life, but his dishonour. His feelings must have been highly excited before he could have worked himself up to such a pitch; and the reaction and disappointment would be equally extreme. He never could have faced David again, remembering the warmth of former love, and the shamelessness with which he had sought, not only his life, but to bring upon him public shame and ignominy. And his name would have been totally erased, and gone down into silence. Of Ahithophel's personal accomplishments as a brave warrior, we cannot doubt (see 2 Samuel 17:1), and his son Eliam was one of the mighties. (On a son and father both belonging to the order, see note on ver. 33.) Elhanan (see note on 2 Samuel 21:19). 2 Samuel 23:24 opens the roster of David’s Thirty, spotlighting Asahel and Elhanan as tangible examples of courage, loyalty, and God-honored service. Their inclusion certifies that the Lord records and rewards faithful obedience, whether in swift pursuit or steadfast combat, assuring believers today that every act done for His kingdom is noted in eternity. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now [these were members of] the Thirty:בַּשְּׁלֹשִׁ֑ים (baš·šə·lō·šîm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7970: Thirty, thirtieth Asahel אֵ֥ל (’êl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6214: Asahel -- 'God has made', four Israelites the brother אֲחִֽי־ (’ă·ḥî-) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) of Joab, יוֹאָ֖ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Preposition, Article | Number - common plural Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites Elhanan אֶלְחָנָ֥ן (’el·ḥā·nān) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 445: Elhanan -- 'God has been gracious', two of David's leaders son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son of Dodo דֹּד֖וֹ (dō·ḏōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1734: Dodo -- 'his beloved', three Israelites of Bethlehem, לָֽחֶם׃ (lā·ḥem) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1035: Bethlehem -- 'place of bread', a city in Judah, also a city in Zebulun Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 23:24 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 23:24 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 23:24 Bible.com 2 Samuel 23:24 NIV |
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