Translations
Modern
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Traditional
Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth–lehem,
Literal
And the mighty men of the armies: Asah-el the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Latin
Porro fortissimi viri in exercitu, Asahel frater Joab, et Elchanan filius patrui ejus de Bethlehem,
Original
Hebrew
English
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
Notes
This story about David's mighty warriors shows that Israel's best and bravest men supported him, along with all of Israel (compare 2 Samuel 23:8–39).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Asahel: Son of Zeruiah, brother of Joab, killed by Abner Dodo: Father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty men Elhanan: Son of Dodo, one of David's mighty men Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Places
Bethlehem: City of David's birth and Jesus' birth
Glossary
Asahel Bethlehem Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Dodo Elhanan Genealogy
Topics
Asahel: Nephew of David, and One of his Captains Dodo: A Bethlehemite Elhanan: Son of Dodo, One of David's Heroes