2 Samuel 23:24 cpdv — Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem, "

— 2 Samuel 23:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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He also killed an Egyptian who had a spear in his hand, a man worthy to behold. And yet he had gone down to him with only a staff. And he forced the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and he killed him with his own spear.

22

Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, accomplished these things.

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And he was renowned among the three robust men, who were the most noble among the thirty. Yet truly, he did not attain to the three, until David made him his secret advisor.

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Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem,

25

Shammah from Harod, Elika from Harod,

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Helez from Palti, Ira, the son of Ikkesh, from Tekoa,

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Abiezer from Anathoth, Mebunnai from Hushah,

2 Samuel 23:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 23:24 say?
2 Samuel 23:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem, ”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:24 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 24.
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 23:24.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:24 in?
2 Samuel 23:24 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 23:24?
2 Samuel 23:24 reads (CPDV): “Among the thirty were: Asahel, the brother of Joab, Elhanan, the son of his paternal uncle, from Bethlehem, ” 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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