2 Samuel 23:37 kjv — Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

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"Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,"

— 2 Samuel 23:37, King James Version

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ASV
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah, ”
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WEB
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,”
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NET
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite(the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah),”
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DRB
“Selec of Ammoni, Naharai the Berothite, armourbearer of Joab the son of Sarvia,”
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BBE
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, who had the care of the arms of Joab, son of Zeruiah,”
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KJVA
“Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,”
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2 Samuel 23 — Context

Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,

Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.

2 Samuel 23:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:37 say?

2 Samuel 23:37 in the King James Version reads: “Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,”

Where is 2 Samuel 23:37 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 23:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 37.

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 23:37.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:37 in?

2 Samuel 23:37 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 23:37?

2 Samuel 23:37 reads (KJV): “Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,” 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.

2 Samuel 23:37 kjv — Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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