New International Version Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, New Living Translation Abi-albon from Arabah; Azmaveth from Bahurim; English Standard Version Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Bahurim, Berean Standard Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Berean Literal Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, King James Bible Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, New King James Version Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, New American Standard Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, NASB 1995 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, NASB 1977 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Legacy Standard Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Amplified Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Berean Annotated Bible Abi-albon (God is my father) the Arbathite, Azmaveth (strong unto death) the Barhumite (son of the blackened), Christian Standard Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Holman Christian Standard Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, American Standard Version Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, English Revised Version Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite; GOD'S WORD® Translation Abi Albon from Beth Arabah, Azmaveth from Bahurim, International Standard Version Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth from Bahurim, NET Bible Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, New Heart English Bible Abiel son of the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Bahurimite, Webster's Bible Translation Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAbi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, World English Bible Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAbi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Berean Literal Bible Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Young's Literal Translation Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Smith's Literal Translation Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAbialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Beromi, Catholic Public Domain Version Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth from Beromi, New American Bible Abibaal, from Beth-arabah; Azmaveth, from Bahurim; New Revised Standard Version Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth of Bahurim; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAbi the son of Abialemon the Gileadite, Arboth of Horim, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Abi, son of Abayalmoon, who was from Gelad, Erbuth, who was from Khurim OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite; Brenton Septuagint Translation Gadabiel son of the Arabothaeite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Mighty Men…30Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, 31 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, 32Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan… Cross References Abi-albon the Arbathite, 1 Chronicles 11:32 Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Joshua 15:6 went up to Beth-hoglah, proceeded north of Beth-arabah, and went up to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. Joshua 15:61 These were in the wilderness: Beth-arabah, Middin, Secacah, Azmaveth the Barhumite, 1 Chronicles 11:33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, 2 Samuel 16:5 As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the family of the house of Saul was just coming out. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and as he approached, he kept yelling out curses. 2 Samuel 17:18 But a young man did see them and told Absalom. So the two left quickly and came to the house of a man in Bahurim. He had a well in his courtyard, and they climbed down into it. 1 Chronicles 11:10-47 Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / 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. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. … 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 Samuel 22:1-2 So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him. 1 Samuel 23:13 Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth. 1 Samuel 30:9-10 So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit. 1 Kings 1:8 But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah. 1 Kings 1:10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon. 1 Kings 1:32-40 Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ … 1 Kings 2:5-6 Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace. 1 Kings 2:32-33 The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” Treasury of Scripture Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Abi-albon 1 Chronicles 11:32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Abiel 1 Chronicles 11:33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, Baharumite Jump to Previous Abiel Arbathite Ar'bathite Azmaveth Az'maveth Bahurim Bahu'rimJump to Next Abiel Arbathite Ar'bathite Azmaveth Az'maveth Bahurim Bahu'rim2 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 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Abi-albon, whose name means “father of strength” or “father of understanding,” was among David’s Thirty, men distinguished by proven courage and loyalty in David’s service. He was an Arbathite, from Beth-arabah near the boundary of Judah and Benjamin in the Jordan Valley; “Arbathite” refers to the Arabah region. 1Ch 11:32 Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Azmaveth, whose name means “strong as death” or “death is strong,” was from Bahurim in Benjamin, a village east of Jerusalem. His place among the mighty men shows that David’s forces included faithful warriors from throughout Israel, including tribes once closely associated with Saul’s house. 1Ch 11:33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, Persons / Places / Events 1. Abi-Albon the ArbathiteAbi-Albon is listed among David's mighty warriors. The term "Arbathite" suggests he was from the region of Arabah, a desert area in the Jordan Valley. His inclusion in this list highlights his valor and loyalty to King David. 2. Azmaveth the Barhumite Azmaveth is another of David's mighty men. The designation "Barhumite" indicates his origin from Bahurim, a place in the territory of Benjamin. His presence in this list signifies his importance and contribution to David's reign. 3. David's Mighty Warriors This group of elite soldiers served King David with distinction. They were known for their bravery, skill in battle, and unwavering loyalty to the king. Their exploits are chronicled in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11. Teaching Points Loyalty and ServiceAbi-Albon and Azmaveth exemplify loyalty and dedicated service to their king. As Christians, we are called to serve Christ with the same dedication and faithfulness. God's Use of Ordinary People These men, though not widely known, played crucial roles in God's plan for Israel. God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Courage in Adversity The mighty warriors faced numerous challenges and dangers. Their courage serves as an example for believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials. Unity in Diversity The diverse backgrounds of David's warriors illustrate the strength found in unity. The body of Christ is similarly diverse, yet unified in purpose and mission. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 23:31?2. How does 2 Samuel 23:31 inspire us to serve God with humility today? 3. What qualities of the warriors in 2 Samuel 23 can we emulate? 4. How does 2 Samuel 23:31 connect to Ephesians 6:10-18 on spiritual warfare? 5. Why is recognizing individual contributions important in the body of Christ? 6. How can we honor unsung heroes in our church community like in 2 Samuel 23? 7. What is the significance of 2 Samuel 23:31 in the context of David's mighty men? 8. How does 2 Samuel 23:31 contribute to understanding the historical accuracy of the Bible? 9. What does 2 Samuel 23:31 reveal about the cultural and military practices of ancient Israel? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23? (31) Abi-albon.--In 1Chronicles 11:32 written Abiel, probably correctly, the albon having come in from Sha-albon-ite in the line below. The Barhumite.--More correctly, the Baharumite, i.e., of the Bahurim mentioned in 2Samuel 3:16; 2Samuel 19:16. Verse 31. - Abi-albon. He is called Abiel in 1 Chronicles 11:32. He belonged to the town of Beth-Arabah (Joshua 15:61; Joshua 18:22), called also Arabah (Joshua 18:18), in the wilderness of Judah. Azmaveth the Barhumite. He was of Bahurim, for which see note on 2 Samuel 3:16. • God honors every act of loyal service, recording even seemingly minor contributions.• Courageous men from varied regions united around the Lord’s anointed, previewing the oneness Christ creates among believers (John 17:20-23; Galatians 3:28). • Standing firm for God’s chosen king secures a lasting legacy; Abi-albon and Azmaveth prove it. Hebrew Abi-albonעַלְבוֹן֙ (‘al·ḇō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 45: Abi-albon -- 'father of strength', one of David's heroes the Arbathite, הָֽעַרְבָתִ֔י (hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6164: Arbathite -- inhabitant of Arabah Azmaveth עַזְמָ֖וֶת (‘az·mā·weṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5820: Azmaveth -- 'strong (one) of death', four Israelites the Barhumite, הַבַּרְחֻמִֽי׃ (hab·bar·ḥu·mî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1273: A Barchumite Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 23:31 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 23:31 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 23:31 Bible.com 2 Samuel 23:31 NIV |



