2 Samuel 23:7 net — The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up righ…

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"The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up right where they lie!”"

— 2 Samuel 23:7, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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is like the light of morning when the sun comes up, a morning in which there are no clouds. He is like the brightness after rain that produces grass from the earth.

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My dynasty is approved by God, for he has made a perpetual covenant with me, arranged in all its particulars and secured. He always delivers me, and brings all I desire to fruition.

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But evil people are like thorns– all of them are tossed away, for they cannot be held in the hand.

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The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up right where they lie!”

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David’s Warriors These are the names of David’s warriors:Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was head of the officers. He killed eight hundred men with his spear in one battle.

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Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo, the son of Ahohi. He was one of the three warriors who were with David when they defied the Philistines who were assembled there for battle. When the men of Israel retreated,

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he stood his ground and fought the Philistines until his hand grew so tired that it seemed stuck to his sword. The LORD gave a great victory on that day. When the army returned to him, the only thing left to do was to plunder the corpses.

2 Samuel 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:7 say?
2 Samuel 23:7 in the NET Bible reads: “The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up right where they lie!””
Where is 2 Samuel 23:7 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 23:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 7.
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 23:7.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 23:7 in?
2 Samuel 23:7 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 23:7?
2 Samuel 23:7 reads (NET): “The one who touches them must use an iron instrument or the wooden shaft of a spear. They are completely burned up right where they lie!”” 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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