2 Samuel 23:12 asv — But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.

American Standard Version

"But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory. "

— 2 Samuel 23:12, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away.

10

He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword; and Jehovah wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil.

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And after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.

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But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.

13

And three of the thirty chief men went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam; and the troop of the Philistines was encamped in the valley of Rephaim.

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And David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.

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And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!

2 Samuel 23:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 23:12 say?
2 Samuel 23:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:12 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 12.
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 23:12.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:12 in?
2 Samuel 23:12 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 23:12?
2 Samuel 23:12 reads (ASV): “But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory. ” 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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