2 Samuel 23:7 web — But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire i…

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"But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place.""

— 2 Samuel 23:7, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 23 — Context

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shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, when the tender grass springs out of the earth, through clear shining after rain.'

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Most certainly my house is not so with God, yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure, for it is all my salvation, and all [my] desire, although he doesn't make it grow.

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But all of the ungodly shall be as thorns to be thrust away, because they can't be taken with the hand,

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But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."

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These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb Basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time.

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After him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines who were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away.

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He arose, and struck the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand froze to the sword; and Yahweh worked a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil.

2 Samuel 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 23:7 say?
2 Samuel 23:7 in the World English Bible reads: “But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."”
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 (WEB): “But the man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They shall be utterly burned with fire in their place."” 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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