2 Samuel 23:29
New International Version
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

New Living Translation
Heled son of Baanah from Netophah; Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin);

English Standard Version
Heleb the son of Baanah of Netophah, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin,

Berean Standard Bible
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,

King James Bible
Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

New King James Version
Heleb the son of Baanah (the Netophathite), Ittai the son of Ribai from Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

New American Standard Bible
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

NASB 1995
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

NASB 1977
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

Legacy Standard Bible
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

Amplified Bible
Heleb the son of Baanah of Netophah, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjamites,

Christian Standard Bible
Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Heleb son of Baanah the Netophahite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjaminites,

American Standard Version
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

English Revised Version
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Heleb (son of Baanah) from Netophah, Ittai (son of Ribai) from Gibeah in Benjamin,

International Standard Version
Baanah's son Heleb from Netophah, Ribai's son Ittai from Gibeah of the descendants of Benjamin,

Majority Standard Bible
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,

NET Bible
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

New Heart English Bible
Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the people of Benjamin,

Webster's Bible Translation
Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

World English Bible
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

Young's Literal Translation
Heleb son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the sons of Benjamin,

Smith's Literal Translation
Heleb, son of Banah the Netophathite, Ittai, son of Ribai, from the hill of the sons of Benjamin,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Heled the son of Baana, also a Netophathite, Ithai the son of Ribai of Gabaath of the children of Benjamin,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Heleb, the son of Baanah, also himself a Netophathite, Ittai, the son of Ribai, from Gibeah, of the sons of Benjamin,

New American Bible
Heled, son of Baanah, from Netophah; Ittai, son of Ribai, from Gibeah of Benjamin;

New Revised Standard Version
Heleb son of Baanah of Netophah; Ittai son of Ribai of Gibeah of the Benjaminites;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Heleb the son of Baana a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Ramtha of the children of Benjamin,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Khalab, son of Baana, who was from Netupheth, Athi, son of Rabbi from Ramtha, of the sons of Benyamin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Esthai the son of Riba of Gabaeth, son of Benjamin the Ephrathite; Asmoth the Bardiamite; Emasu the Salabonite:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
28Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite, 29Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, 30Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:28
Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abiezer the Anathothite,

1 Chronicles 27:12
The ninth, for the ninth month, was Abiezer the Anathothite, a Benjamite. There were 24,000 men in his division.

1 Chronicles 12:3
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 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

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 12:21
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.

1 Chronicles 12:25
From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle.

1 Chronicles 12:30
From Ephraim: 20,800 mighty men of valor, famous among their own clans.

1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

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 25:13
And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

1 Samuel 30:9
So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind

1 Samuel 30:21
When David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow him and who were left behind at the Brook of Besor, they came out to meet him and the troops with him. As David approached the men, he greeted them,


Treasury of Scripture

Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

Heleb

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

heled

1 Chronicles 27:15
The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Heldai

1 Chronicles 11:31
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

Ithai

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Baanah Ba'anah Benjamin Benjaminites Children Gibeah Gib'e-Ah Heldai Heleb Heled Ithai Ittai It'tai Netoph'ah Netophathite Ribai
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Baanah Ba'anah Benjamin Benjaminites Children Gibeah Gib'e-Ah Heldai Heleb Heled Ithai Ittai It'tai Netoph'ah Netophathite Ribai
2 Samuel 23
1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises
6. The different state of the wicked
8. A catalogue of David's mighty men














Heled son of Baanah
The name "Heled" is derived from the Hebrew root "חָלַד" (chalad), which can mean "eternal" or "life." This name may reflect the hope of eternal life or a life of significance, which is fitting for a warrior listed among David's mighty men. "Baanah" means "in affliction" or "in response," suggesting a lineage that has experienced hardship or has been responsive to God's call. The mention of Heled's father, Baanah, emphasizes the importance of family heritage and the passing down of faith and valor through generations.

the Netophathite
Netophah was a town near Bethlehem, and its mention here indicates Heled's geographical and cultural roots. The Netophathites were known for their loyalty to King David, and this loyalty is a testament to the strong community bonds and shared values that were prevalent in ancient Israel. The reference to Netophah highlights the importance of community and the role it plays in shaping individuals who serve God's purposes.

Ithai son of Ribai
"Ithai" is a name that means "with me" or "near," derived from the Hebrew root "אִתִּי" (itti). This name suggests companionship and loyalty, qualities that are essential for a warrior in David's elite group. "Ribai" means "contention" or "strife," indicating a background of struggle or perseverance. The mention of Ithai's father, Ribai, underscores the idea that personal and familial struggles can forge strong, faithful individuals who are committed to God's service.

from Gibeah of the Benjamites
Gibeah was a significant city in the territory of Benjamin, known for its tumultuous history, including the infamous incident in Judges 19-21. The Benjamites were a tribe known for their fierce warriors and skilled archers. Ithai's association with Gibeah and the tribe of Benjamin highlights the transformation from a past marked by conflict to a future of service and dedication to God's anointed king, David. This transformation is a powerful reminder of God's redemptive work in individuals and communities, turning past failures into future victories.

(29) Heleb.--The name is variously written Heled (1Chronicles 11:30) and Heldai (1Chronicles 27:15). He was the general for the twelfth month.

Ittai, or Ithai (1Chronicles 11:31), is to be distinguished from Ittai the Gittite, since this man was from Gibeah of Benjamin.

Verse 29. - Heleb. He is called Heled and Heldai in the parallel places in Chronicles, where we are told that he was a descendant of Othniel, and commander of the twelfth brigade. Ittai. He is called Ithai, by a very slight change, in Chronicles. Gibeah is the Geba so closely connected with the history of Saul (see 1 Samuel 13:3, 15, etc.). (For Ittai the Philistine, a distinct person, see 2 Samuel 15:19.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Heled
חֵ֥לֶב (ḥê·leḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2460: Heleb -- one of David's men

son
בֶּֽן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Baanah
בַּעֲנָ֖ה (ba·‘ă·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1196: Baanah -- the name of several Israelites

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

Ittai
אִתַּי֙ (’it·tay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 863: Ithai -- perhaps 'companionable', an Israelite, also a Philistine

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Ribai
רִיבַ֔י (rî·ḇay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7380: Ribai -- a Benjamite

from Gibeah
מִגִּבְעַ֖ת (mig·giḇ·‘aṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1390: Gibeah -- 'hill', three cities in Palestine

of the Benjamites,
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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