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2 Samuel 23:7-9
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2 Samuel 23:7-9
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7 If someone touches them,
it hurts like a spear made of wood and iron.
Yes, evil people are like thorns.
They will be thrown into the fire,
and they will be completely burned.”
The Three Heroes
8 These are the names of David’s special soldiers:
Josheb Basshebeth the Tahkemonite[a] was captain of the king’s special forces.[b] He used his spear to kill 800 men at one time.[c]
9 Next, there was Eleazar son of Dodai[d] who was there with David when he challenged the Philistines who had gathered for battle. The Israelites ran away,
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- 2 Samuel 23:8 Josheb Basshebeth the Tahkemonite Or “Jashobeam the Hacmonite.” See 1 Chron. 11:11.
- 2 Samuel 23:8 king’s special forces A special group of soldiers who formed three-man squads and went on special missions for the king.
- 2 Samuel 23:8 Josheb Basshebeth … time The Hebrew text here is unclear. The translation follows 1 Chron. 11:11 and the ancient Greek version.
- 2 Samuel 23:9 Eleazar son of Dodai Or “Eleazar his cousin.”
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