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1 Chronicles 11

1 Chronicles 11:46

David’s Mighty Men · 1 Chronicles 11:10–47
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Translations

Modern
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,
Traditional
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Literal
Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,
Latin
Eliel Mahumites, et Jeribai, et Josaia filii Elnaëm, et Jethma Moabites, Eliel, et Obed, et Jasiel de Masobia.

Original

Hebrew
English
Eliel the Mahavite, Jeribai and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, Ithmah the Moabite,

Notes

1 Chronicles 11:41–47

Zabad...Jaasiel: These warriors, not mentioned in 2 Samuel 23, came from places east of the Jordan River. David had strong support from all the tribes of Israel and from foreigners.

1 Chronicles 11:10–47

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

David

Parallels

2 Samuel 23:8–39

People

Eliel: The Mahavite, one of David's mighty men Elnaam: Father of Jeribai and Joshaviah, David's mighty men Ithmah: Moabite warrior in David's army Jeribai: One of David's mighty men Joshaviah: One of David's mighty warriors from Eliahba's sons Mahavites: Some of David's mighty men, possibly from Mahavim

Places

Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Eliel Elnaam Genealogy Ithmah Jeribai Joshaviah Mahavah, Mahavite

Topics

Eliel: Three of David's Heroes, Bearing the Same Name Elnaam: Father of Two Distinguished Warriors Ithmah: A Moabite Jeribai: A Valiant Man of David's Guard Joshaviah: One of David's Bodyguards