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2 Samuel 23:26 net — Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,

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"Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,"

— 2 Samuel 23:26, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

23

He received honor from the thirty warriors, though he was not one of the three elite warriors. David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

24

Included with the thirty were the following: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

25

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

26

Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,

27

Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

28

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

29

Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

2 Samuel 23:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 23:26 say?
2 Samuel 23:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,”
Where is 2 Samuel 23:26 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 26.
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 23:26.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:26 in?
2 Samuel 23:26 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 23:26?
2 Samuel 23:26 reads (NET): “Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,” 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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