2 Samuel 23:28
New International Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

New Living Translation
Zalmon from Ahoah; Maharai from Netophah;

English Standard Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah,

Berean Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

King James Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

New King James Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

New American Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

NASB 1995
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

NASB 1977
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Amplified Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah,

Christian Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

American Standard Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

English Revised Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Zalmon (descendant of Ahohi), Maharai from Netophah,

International Standard Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai of Netophah,

Majority Standard Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

NET Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

New Heart English Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

World English Bible
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Young's Literal Translation
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Selmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

New American Bible
Zalmon, from Ahoh; Maharai, from Netophah;

New Revised Standard Version
Zalmon the Ahohite; Maharai of Netophah;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Zalmon of the mount House, Mahar of Netophath,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Tsalmun, who was from Tur Baytha, Mahar, who was from Toopha
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Ellon the Aoite; Noere the Netophatite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite, 28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, 29Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:26-47
Now these were the mighty men: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, / Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite, ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-7
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): / Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite; ...

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. ...

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 23:13
Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.

1 Samuel 30:9-10
So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.

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 1:10
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:32-40
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...

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 Kings 2:32
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army.

1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

1 Kings 4:1-6
So King Solomon ruled over Israel, / and these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok was the priest; / Elihoreph and Ahijah, the sons of Shisha, were secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud was the recorder; ...

1 Kings 4:7-19
Solomon had twelve governors over all Israel to provide food for the king and his household. Each one would arrange provisions for one month of the year, / and these were their names: Ben-hur in the hill country of Ephraim; / Ben-deker in Makaz, in Shaalbim, in Beth-shemesh, and in Elon-beth-hanan; ...

1 Kings 4:20-28
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life. / Solomon’s provisions for a single day were thirty cors of fine flour, sixty cors of meal, ...


Treasury of Scripture

Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,

Maharai

1 Chronicles 11:30
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

1 Chronicles 27:13
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

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1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises
6. The different state of the wicked
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Zalmon the Ahohite
The name "Zalmon" is derived from the Hebrew root "צַלְמוֹן" (Tsalmon), which can mean "shady" or "dark." This could metaphorically suggest a person who is mysterious or operates under the cover of darkness, perhaps indicating a warrior skilled in stealth or strategy. The term "Ahohite" refers to a descendant of Ahoah, a clan within the tribe of Benjamin. Historically, the Benjamites were known for their prowess in battle, as seen in Judges 20:16, where they are described as skilled warriors. Zalmon's inclusion in David's list of mighty men highlights his valor and significant contribution to David's military successes. His heritage as an Ahohite suggests a legacy of courage and loyalty, qualities that are essential for those who serve in God's kingdom.

Maharai the Netophathite
"Maharai" comes from the Hebrew "מַחְרַי" (Machray), which can be translated as "impetuous" or "hasty." This name might reflect a warrior's quickness in action or decisiveness in battle, traits that are invaluable in the heat of conflict. The designation "Netophathite" indicates that Maharai hailed from Netophah, a town in the region of Judah. Netophah is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile (Nehemiah 7:26), suggesting it was a place of some significance. Maharai's association with Netophah and his role as one of David's mighty men underscore the importance of regional loyalty and the diverse backgrounds of those who supported David. His presence in this list serves as a reminder of the unity and strength found in the body of Christ, where individuals from various backgrounds come together to serve a common purpose.

(28) Zalmon.--In Chronicles Ilai.

Maharai.--He commanded the tenth division of the army (1Chronicles 27:13).

Verse 28. - Zalmon. He is called Ilai in 1 Chronicles 11:29. Ahohite (see note on ver. 9). Maharai the Netophathite. Netophah, in the neighbourhood of Jerusalem (Ezra 2:22), was chiefly inhabited, after the exile, by the singers (Nehemiah 12:28). Robinson identifies it with Beit-Netif, to the south of Jerusalem; but probably erroneously, as Beit-Netif is too far from Bethlehem. Maharai was commander of the tenth brigade, and was a Zarhite, and therefore belonged to the tribe of Judah.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Zalmon
צַלְמוֹן֙ (ṣal·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6756: Zalmon -- a mountain near Shechem

the Ahohite,
הָֽאֲחֹחִ֔י (hā·’ă·ḥō·ḥî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 266: Ahohite -- a descendant of Ahoah

Maharai
מַהְרַ֖י (mah·ray)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4121: Maharai -- one of David's men

the Netophathite,
הַנְּטֹפָתִֽי׃ (han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5200: Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah


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