Translations
Modern
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
Traditional
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,
Literal
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, bearer of the armor of Joab son of Zeruiah,
Latin
Selec Ammonites, Naharai Berothites armiger Joab filii Sarviæ,
Original
Hebrew
English
Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,
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
Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army Naharai: One of David's mighty men, Joab's armor-bearer Zelek: Ammonite, one of David's mighty men Zeruiah: Sister of David; mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel
Places
Ammon: An ancient nation and its capital city, enemies of Israel Beeroth: Hivite city, later allotted to Benjamin
Glossary
Beeroth Berothite Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Naharai Zelek