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2 Samuel 18:2

2 Samuel 18:1 nasb — Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

NASB

"Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds."

— 2 Samuel 18:1, NASB

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2 Samuel 18 — Context

1

Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.

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David sent the people out, one third under the command of Joab, one third under the command of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and one third under the command of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said to the people, "I myself will surely go out with you also."

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But the people said, "You should not go out; for if we indeed flee, they will not care about us; even if half of us die, they will not care about us. But you are worth ten thousand of us; therefore now it is better that you be ready to help us from the city."

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Then the king said to them, "Whatever seems best to you I will do." So the king stood beside the gate, and all the people went out by hundreds and thousands.

2 Samuel 18:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 18:1 say?
2 Samuel 18:1 in the NASB reads: “Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.”
Where is 2 Samuel 18:1 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 18:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 18:1.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 18:1 in?
2 Samuel 18:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 18:1?
2 Samuel 18:1 reads (NASB): “Then David numbered the people who were with him and set over them commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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