2 SAMUEL Chapter 23 (GNB)
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David son of Jesse was the man whom God made great, whom the God of Jacob
chose to be king, and who was the composer of beautiful songs for Israel.
These are David's last words: |
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The spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his message is on my lips. |
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The God of Israel has spoken; the protector of Israel said to me: "The
king who rules with justice, who rules in obedience to God, |
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is like the sun shining on a cloudless dawn, the sun that makes the grass
sparkle after rain." |
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And that is how God will bless my descendants, because he has made an eternal
covenant with me, an agreement that will not be broken, a promise that will
not be changed. That is all I desire; that will be my victory, and God will
surely bring it about. |
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But godless people are like thorns that are thrown away; no one can touch
them barehanded. |
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You must use an iron tool or a spear; they will be burned completely. |
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These are the names of David's famous soldiers: the first was Josheb
Basshebeth from Tachemon, who was the leader of "The Three"; he
fought with his spear against eight hundred men and killed them all in one
battle. |
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The second of the famous three was Eleazar son of Dodo, of the clan of Ahoh.
One day he and David challenged the Philistines who had gathered for battle.
The Israelites fell back, |
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but he stood his ground and fought the Philistines until his hand was so
cramped that he could not let go of his sword. The LORD won a great victory
that day. After it was over, the Israelites returned to where Eleazar was and
stripped the armor from the dead. |
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The third of the famous three was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. The
Philistines had gathered at Lehi, where there was a field of peas. The
Israelites fled from the Philistines, |
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but Shammah stood his ground in the field, defended it, and killed the
Philistines. The LORD won a great victory that day. |
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Near the beginning of harvest time three of "The Thirty" went down
to Adullam Cave, where David was, while a band of Philistines was camping in
Rephaim Valley. |
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At that time David was on a fortified hill, and a group of Philistines had
occupied Bethlehem. |
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David grew homesick and said, "How I wish someone would bring me a drink
of water from the well by the gate at Bethlehem!" |
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The three famous soldiers forced their way through the Philistine camp, drew
some water from the well, and brought it back to David. But he would not
drink it; instead he poured it out as an offering to the LORD |
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and said, " LORD, I could never drink this! It would be like drinking
the blood of these men who risked their lives!" So he refused to drink
it. Those were the brave deeds of the three famous soldiers. |
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Joab's brother Abishai (their mother was Zeruiah) was the leader of "The
Famous Thirty." He fought with his spear against three hundred men and
killed them, and became famous among "The Thirty." |
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He was the most famous of "The Thirty" and became their leader, but
he was not as famous as "The Three." |
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Benaiah son of Jehoiada from Kabzeel was another famous soldier; he did many
brave deeds, including killing two great Moabite warriors. He once went down
into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. |
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He also killed an Egyptian, a huge man who was armed with a spear. Benaiah
attacked him with his club, snatched the spear from the Egyptian's hand, and
killed him with it. |
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Those were the brave deeds of Benaiah, who was one of "The Thirty."
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He was outstanding among them, but was not as famous as "The
Three." David put him in charge of his bodyguard. |
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Other members of "The Thirty" included: Asahel, Joab's brother
Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem Shammah and Elika from Harod Helez from
Pelet Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa Abiezer from Anathoth Mebunnai from Hushah
Zalmon from Ahoh Maharai from Netophah Heleb son of Baanah from Netophah
Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin Benaiah from Pirathon Hiddai from
the valleys near Gaash Abialbon from Arabah Azmaveth from Bahurim Eliahba
from Shaalbon The sons of Jashen Jonathan Shammah from Harar Ahiam son of
Sharar from Harar Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah Eliam son of
Ahithophel from Gilo Hezro from Carmel Paarai from Arab Igal son of Nathan
from Zobah Bani from Gad Zelek from Ammon Naharai from Beeroth, Joab's
armorbearer Ira and Gareb from Jattir Uriah the Hittite. There were
thirty-seven famous soldiers in all. |
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