2 Samuel 23:25
New International Version
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

New Living Translation
Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod;

English Standard Version
Shammah of Harod, Elika of Harod,

Berean Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

King James Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

New King James Version
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

New American Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

NASB 1995
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

NASB 1977
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Amplified Bible
Shammah of Harod, Elika of Harod,

Christian Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

American Standard Version
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

English Revised Version
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Shammah from Harod, Elika from Harod,

International Standard Version
Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod,

Majority Standard Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

NET Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

New Heart English Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

World English Bible
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Young's Literal Translation
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Semma of Harodi, Elica of Harodi,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Shammah from Harod, Elika from Harod,

New American Bible
Shammah, from En-harod; Elika, from En-harod;

New Revised Standard Version
Shammah of Harod; Elika of Harod;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Also Shammah of the king's mountain,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Shemma who was from Tur Malka
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Saema the Rudaean.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
24Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, 25Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, 26Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:27
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,

1 Chronicles 11:10-47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Samuel 14:50-52
His wife’s name was Ahinoam daughter of Ahimaaz. The name of the commander of his army was Abner, the son of Saul’s uncle Ner. / Saul’s father Kish and Abner’s father Ner were sons of Abiel. / And the war with the Philistines was fierce for all the days of Saul. So whenever he noticed any strong or brave man, Saul would enlist him.

1 Samuel 17:13-14
The three older sons of Jesse had followed Saul into battle: The firstborn was Eliab, the second was Abinadab, and the third was Shammah. / And David was the youngest. The three oldest had followed Saul,

1 Samuel 18:5-7
So David marched out and prospered in everything Saul sent him to do, and Saul set him over the men of war. And this was pleasing in the sight of all the people, and of Saul’s officers as well. / As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”

1 Samuel 22:1-2
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

1 Samuel 26:6-9
And David asked Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab’s brother, “Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?” “I will go with you,” answered Abishai. / That night David and Abishai came to the troops, and Saul was lying there asleep in the inner circle of the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground by his head. And Abner and the troops were lying around him. / Abishai said to David, “Today God has delivered your enemy into your hand. Now, therefore, please let me thrust the spear through him into the ground with one stroke. I will not need to strike him twice!” ...

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 27:1-15
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division. / He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. ...

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.

Mark 3:16-19
These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), / James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”), / Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, ...

Luke 6:13-16
When daylight came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also designated as apostles: / Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; / Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot; ...


Treasury of Scripture

Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,

Shammah

1 Chronicles 11:27,28
Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, …

Shammoth the harorite

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Shammah the Harodite
The name "Shammah" is derived from the Hebrew root "שָׁמַע" (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." This name may suggest a person who is attentive to God's voice or commands. Shammah is listed among David's mighty warriors, indicating his valor and dedication. The term "Harodite" likely refers to his place of origin, possibly linked to the area around Harod, which is associated with the spring of Harod near the Jezreel Valley. This geographical reference situates Shammah within the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel, a land marked by its diverse tribes and territories. His inclusion in this list underscores the unity and strength found in the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, reflecting the broader unity of God's people.

Elika the Harodite
The name "Elika" is less common and its exact meaning is uncertain, though it may be related to the Hebrew root "אֵל" (El), meaning "God," suggesting a name that honors or references God. Like Shammah, Elika is identified as a "Harodite," indicating a shared regional origin. This repetition emphasizes the importance of community and shared identity among David's men. The mention of these warriors by name in the biblical text highlights the value of individual contributions within the collective mission of God's people. Each warrior's unique background and skills contributed to the success of David's reign, symbolizing how God uses diverse individuals to accomplish His purposes. This serves as an inspirational reminder of the importance of each person's role in the body of Christ, encouraging believers to faithfully serve in their unique capacities.

(25) Shammah the Harodite.--In 1Chronicles 11:27 Shammoth the Harorite. He may be the same with "Shamhuth the Izrahite," captain of the fifth division of the army (1Chronicles 27:8). The next name is omitted in Chronicles.

Verse 25. - Shammah the Harodite. The town Harod was in the plains of Jezreel, near Mount Gilboa. In 1 Chronicles 11:27 he is called "Shammoth the Harorite," the latter word being an easy corruption of Harodite; and in 1 Chronicles 27:8 he appears as "Shammuth the Izrahite," and has the command of the fifth brigade. "Izrahite" is by some regarded as an error for "the Zarhite," that is, a member of the clan descended from Zerah the son of Judah. But if so, how did he get to Hared? Elika. Omitted in Chronicles, probably through the repetition of the word "Harodite."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Shammah
שַׁמָּה֙ (šam·māh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8048: Shammah -- an Edomite, also several Israelites

the Harodite,
הַֽחֲרֹדִ֔י (ha·ḥă·rō·ḏî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2733: Harodite -- a Charodite

Elika
אֱלִיקָ֖א (’ĕ·lî·qā)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 470: Elika -- 'God of rejection', one of David's heroes

the Harodite,
הַחֲרֹדִֽי׃ (ha·ḥă·rō·ḏî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2733: Harodite -- a Charodite


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