2 Samuel 23:12 nasb — But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a gr…

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"But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory."

— 2 Samuel 23:12, NASB

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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and after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle and the men of Israel had withdrawn.

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He arose and struck the Philistines until his hand was weary and clung to the sword, and the LORD brought about a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to strip the slain.

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

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But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory.

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Then three of the thirty chief men went down and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam, while the troop of the Philistines was camping in the valley of Rephaim.

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David was then in the stronghold, while the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.

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David had a craving and said, "Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate!"

2 Samuel 23:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:12 say?
2 Samuel 23:12 in the NASB reads: “But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about 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 (NASB): “But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about 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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