Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version These are the names of David’s mighty warriors: Josheb-Basshebeth, a Tahkemonite, was chief of the Three; he raised his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter. New Living Translation These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 enemy warriors in a single battle. English Standard Version These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time. Berean Standard Bible These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. King James Bible These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. New King James Version These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-Basshebeth the Tachmonite, chief among the captains. He was called Adino the Eznite, because he had killed eight hundred men at one time. New American Standard Bible These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; he was called Adino the Eznite because of eight hundred who were killed by him at one time. NASB 1995 These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, he was called Adino the Eznite, because of eight hundred slain by him at one time; NASB 1977 These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, he was called Adino the Eznite, because of eight hundred slain by him at one time; Legacy Standard Bible These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, he was called Adino the Eznite, because of eight hundred slain by him at one time; Amplified Bible These are the names of the mighty men (warriors) whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth, a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains, also called Adino the Eznite (spear) because of the eight hundred men killed [by him] at one time. Christian Standard Bible These are the names of David’s warriors: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men that he killed at one time. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are the names of David’s warriors: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the officers. He wielded his spear against 800 men that he killed at one time. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version These are the names of David's warriors: Ishbosheth the son of Hachmon was the leader of the Three Warriors. In one battle, he killed 800 men with his spear. English Revised Version These be 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation These are the names of David's fighting men: Josheb Basshebeth from Tahkemon's family was leader of the three. He used a spear to kill 800 men on one occasion. Good News Translation These are the names of David's famous soldiers: the first was Josheb Basshebeth from Tachemon, who was the leader of "The Three"; he fought with his spear against eight hundred men and killed them all in one battle. International Standard Version Here's a list of the names of David's special forces: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahkemonite was head of the Three; he was nicknamed Adino the Eznite because he killed 800 men in a single battle engagement. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible These are the names of the warriors whom David had: Jeshbaal the son of Hachmoni, leader of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time. Webster's Bible Translation These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lifted up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThese are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. World English Bible These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb Basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; he was called Adino the Eznite, who killed eight hundred at one time. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThese [are] the names of the mighty ones whom David has: sitting in the seat [is] the Tachmonite, head of the captains—he [is] Adino, who hardened himself against eight hundred—wounded at one time. Young's Literal Translation These are the names of the mighty ones whom David hath: sitting in the seat is the Tachmonite, head of the captains -- he is Adino, who hardened himself against eight hundred -- wounded at one time. Smith's Literal Translation These the names of the mighty, which were to David: the Tachmonite dwelling in the dwelling, head of the third; he Adino the Eznite: against eight hundred wounded at one time. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThese are the names of the valiant men of David. Jesbaham sitting in the chair was the wisest chief among the three, he was like the most tender little worm of the wood, who killed eight hundred men at one onset. Catholic Public Domain Version These are the names of the valiant of David. Sitting in the chair was the wisest leader among the three; he was like a very tender little worm in a tree, who killed eight hundred men in one attack. New American Bible These are the names of David’s warriors. Ishbaal, the son of Hachamoni, chief of the Three. He brandished his spear over eight hundred whom he had slain in a single encounter. New Revised Standard Version These are the names of the warriors whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite; he was chief of the Three; he wielded his spear against eight hundred whom he killed at one time. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThese are the names of the mighty men whom David had: seated in the first seat, in the third rank, his name was Gadho, a man who went down and slew eight hundred men in one hour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the names of the men of David: Sitting in the first seat, in the third rank his name was Gadkhu, a man who went down and he killed eight hundred slain ones in one hour OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite; [he lifted up his spear] against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. Brenton Septuagint Translation These are the names of the mighty men of David: Jebosthe the Chananite is a captain of the third part: Adinon the Asonite, he drew his sword against eight hundred soldiers at once. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men8These are the names of David’s mighty men: Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three. He wielded his spear against eight hundred men, whom he killed at one time. 9Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite. As one of the three mighty men, he went with David to taunt the Philistines who had gathered for battle at Pas-dammim. The men of Israel retreated,… Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:11 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. 1 Chronicles 11:12-14 Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. / He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place with a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. / But Eleazar and David stationed themselves in the middle of the field and defended it. They struck down the Philistines, and the LORD brought about a great victory. 1 Chronicles 27:2 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. 1 Chronicles 27:3 He was a descendant of Perez and chief of all the army commanders for the first month. 1 Chronicles 27:4 Dodai the Ahohite was in charge of the division for the second month, and Mikloth was the leader. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:5-6 The third army commander, as chief for the third month, was Benaiah son of Jehoiada the priest. There were 24,000 men in his division. / This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division. 1 Chronicles 27:7 The fourth, for the fourth month, was Joab’s brother Asahel, and his son Zebadiah was commander after him. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:8 The fifth, for the fifth month, was the commander Shamhuth the Izrahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:9 The sixth, for the sixth month, was Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:10 The seventh, for the seventh month, was Helez the Pelonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:11 The eighth, for the eighth month, was Sibbecai the Hushathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 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 27:13 The tenth, for the tenth month, was Maharai the Netophathite, a Zerahite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:14 The eleventh, for the eleventh month, was Benaiah the Pirathonite, an Ephraimite. There were 24,000 men in his division. 1 Chronicles 27:15 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division. Treasury of Scripture These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. A. 1 Chronicles 11:11,12 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmonite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred slain by him at one time… 1 Chronicles 27:2,32 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand… whom he slew [heb] slain Jump to Previous Captains Chief David Eight Hundred Lift Mighty Names Sat Seat Slain Slew Spear th TimeJump to Next Captains Chief David Eight Hundred Lift Mighty Names Sat Seat Slain Slew Spear th Time2 Samuel 23 1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6. The different state of the wicked 8. A catalogue of David's mighty men These are the names of David’s mighty men: This phrase introduces a list of David's elite warriors, known as the "mighty men" or "Gibborim." These men were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle, serving as David's most trusted and valiant soldiers. The concept of mighty men is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern tradition of warrior elites who were celebrated for their heroic deeds. In the broader biblical narrative, these men symbolize the strength and support that God provided to David, enabling him to establish and secure his kingdom. Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite: was chief of the Three: He wielded his spear against eight hundred men: whom he killed at one time: Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel, known for his leadership, military prowess, and heart for God. He gathered a group of mighty warriors who were instrumental in his military successes. 2. Josheb-basshebeth Also known as Adino the Eznite in some translations, he was the chief of David's mighty men. His remarkable feat of killing eight hundred men with his spear highlights his exceptional bravery and skill. 3. The Tahkemonite This term refers to Josheb-basshebeth's origin or possibly a title. It indicates his background or a specific group he was associated with. 4. David’s Mighty Men A group of elite warriors who served King David. They were known for their extraordinary feats in battle and loyalty to David. 5. The Battle The specific event where Josheb-basshebeth killed eight hundred men is not detailed, but it signifies a significant military victory and personal valor. Teaching Points Courage and FaithfulnessJosheb-basshebeth's actions demonstrate immense courage and faithfulness. Believers are encouraged to stand firm in their faith and face challenges with bravery. Leadership and Influence David's ability to inspire and lead such mighty men reflects the importance of godly leadership. Christians are called to lead by example and inspire others to achieve great things for God's kingdom. God's Empowerment The extraordinary feats of David's mighty men remind us that God empowers His people to accomplish what seems impossible. Trust in God's strength rather than our own. Loyalty and Brotherhood The unity and loyalty among David's mighty men serve as a model for Christian fellowship. Believers should support and stand by one another in spiritual battles. Legacy of Faith The accounts of David's mighty men are preserved as a testament to their faith and valor. Christians are encouraged to live lives that leave a lasting legacy of faith and courage. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 23:8?2. How does 2 Samuel 23:8 inspire us to demonstrate courage in our faith? 3. What qualities made Josheb-Basshebeth a leader, and how can we emulate them? 4. How does Josheb-Basshebeth's bravery connect to Ephesians 6:10's call for spiritual strength? 5. In what ways can we apply Josheb-Basshebeth's dedication to our daily challenges? 6. How does this verse encourage us to rely on God's strength in battles? 7. What does 2 Samuel 23:8 reveal about the nature of biblical heroism and leadership? 8. How does the account of Josheb-Basshebeth challenge our understanding of divine empowerment? 9. What historical evidence supports the existence of David's mighty warriors? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 23? 11. (2 Samuel 23) Is there any archaeological evidence confirming the exploits or the existence of David’s “mighty men”? 12. (2 Samuel 23:8) How could one warrior realistically kill eight hundred men at one time? 13. (2 Samuel 23:8 vs 1 Chronicles 11:11) Why do the records conflict on the number of enemies killed (eight hundred vs three hundred)? 14. Why does the list of David’s mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate? What Does 2 Samuel 23:8 Mean These are the names of David’s mighty men:“These are the names of David’s mighty men:” (2 Samuel 23:8) • The Spirit highlights that David’s victories were never accomplished alone. God surrounded the king with warriors of extraordinary courage and faith (1 Samuel 22:1–2; 1 Chronicles 12:1–2). • By naming them, Scripture gives honor where honor is due (Romans 13:7) and reminds us that God sees and records every act done for His kingdom (Malachi 3:16; Hebrews 6:10). • Their exploits parallel the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11:32–34, showing the same God empowering His people across generations. Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three “Josheb-basshebeth the Tahchemonite was chief of the Three.” • Among all the elite forces, there was a top tier known as “the Three” (2 Samuel 23:13, 16). Josheb-basshebeth led this inner circle, much like Peter, James, and John formed Jesus’ closest circle (Mark 5:37; 9:2). • Leadership here is based on proven faithfulness in battle, not lineage or politics (Proverbs 22:29). • God often raises one servant to inspire others—think of Gideon’s 300 (Judges 7:17) or Paul among the apostles (Galatians 2:9). He wielded his spear against eight hundred men “He wielded his spear against eight hundred men …” • The number is staggering, yet the narrative presents it as straightforward fact. Such feats fulfill promises like Leviticus 26:8 and Deuteronomy 32:30, where God said one man could chase a thousand when He fought for them. • Similar single-handed victories appear with Shamgar’s 600 (Judges 3:31) and Jonathan’s climb against the Philistine outpost (1 Samuel 14:12–15). • The spear reminds us that ordinary weapons become extraordinary when yielded by someone wholly reliant on the Lord (Psalm 18:34; 2 Corinthians 10:4). Whom he killed at one time “… whom he killed at one time.” • The phrase underscores a single, decisive encounter, not a lifetime tally. God gave complete victory in the moment it was needed (Joshua 23:10). • Such instantaneous triumph echoes David’s own slaying of Goliath (1 Samuel 17:50–51), reinforcing the lesson that “the battle belongs to the LORD” (1 Samuel 17:47). • It foreshadows Christ’s once-for-all victory over sin and death (Hebrews 10:12–14), showing how a solitary act can secure lasting freedom for God’s people. summary 2 Samuel 23:8 introduces the roster of David’s mighty men by spotlighting Josheb-basshebeth, leader of the Three. His single-handed defeat of eight hundred enemies in one encounter demonstrates God’s power working through a committed servant. The verse affirms that when God is with His people, numerical odds are irrelevant, leadership is validated by faith-driven action, and decisive victories glorify the Lord who fights for His own. (8) These be the names.--Here, in the summary at the close of David's reign, is very naturally given a list of his chief heroes. A duplicate of this list, with several variations, and with sixteen more names, is given in 1Chronicles 11:10-47, which is useful in correcting such clerical errors as have arisen in both. The list in Chronicles is given in connection with David's becoming king over all Israel; but in both cases the list is not to be understood as belonging precisely to any definite time, but rather as a catalogue of the chief heroes who distinguished themselves at any time in the life of David.The Tachmonite that sat in the seat.--The text of this verse has undergone several alterations, which may be corrected by the parallel passage in Chronicles. This clause should read, "Jashobeam the Hachmonite," as in 1Chronicles 11:11. Jashobeam came to David at Ziklag (1Chronicles 12:1; 1Chronicles 12:6), and afterwards became the general of the first division of the army (1Chronicles 27:2), being immediately followed by Dodo. One of the same family was tutor to David's sons (1Chronicles 27:32). . . . Verse 8. - These be the names. A similar list is given in 1 Chronicles 11:10-47, with several variations, and sixteen more names. It is given there in connection with David's elevation to the throne of all Israel, and the conquest of Jerusalem. Such catalogues might possibly be revised from time to time, and new names inserted as there were vacancies caused by death. And this seems to have been the case with the list in Chronicles, which contains the names of all who were admitted during David's reign into the order of the mighties. The present is the actual list of the order as it existed on the day when David, at Hebron, was anointed king over all the twelve tribes. And we can well conceive that, on so grand an occasion, David founded this, the first order of chivalry, and gave his thirty knights, as they would be now called, their special rank and high privileges. The Tachmonite. This verse is extremely corrupt. A man could not be a Tachmonite and an Eznite at the same time. In the Revised Version the corruption is confessed in the mildest terms, but there is something painfully ludicrous in giving Josheb-basshebeth as the man's name. The reading "Jashobeam the son of a Hachmonite," in 1 Chronicles 11:11, is confirmed by 1 Chronicles 12:6, where Jashobeam is mentioned among those who joined David at Ziklag, and by 1 Chronicles 27:2, where we find him appointed commander of the first brigade of twenty-four thousand men. The error in the present text arose from the scribe's eye being misled by catching sight of basshebeth in the line above, it being the word translated "in the same place" in the Authorized Version. He Adino the Eznite. These unmeaning words are a corruption of the right reading preserved in Chronicles, "he lifted up his spear." The number of men whom he slew at one time is there stated as having been three hundred; but, as Abishai accomplished this feat, and yet held only inferior rank, eight hundred is probably right. And possibly it is not meant that he slew them all with his own hand, though that is quite possible. He was chief of the captains. The word for "captain," shalish, is derived from the numeral "three;" and probably it was the title of the three who formed the first rank of the mighties. But in course of time it seems to have been applied to the commanders of the body guard (2 Kings 10:25); and we find Bidcar so styled when in personal attendance upon Jehu (2 Kings 9:25); and Pekah used the opportunities afforded by this office for the murder of Pekahiah (2 Kings 15:25). It is not used of military officers generally. Those admitted to the list were evidently the outlaws . who had been with David in his wanderings and at Ziklag. They now received their reward, and became, moreover, the stay of David's throne. It is their past history which accounts for the strange composition of the list. A large number came from Judah, and especially from Bethlehem. Several are David's own relatives. Seven towns or families furnish sixteen out of the whole list. We find a father and his son, and pairs of brothers. There are, moreover, numerous foreigners - Hittites, Ammonites, Moabites, a Syrian from Zobah, and Gideonites, descended from the aboriginal inhabitants of the land. Such a list would have been sorely resented had it not been formed out of men who had earned it by their past services and their fidelity to David.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseאֵ֛לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are the names שְׁמ֥וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8034: A name of David’s לְדָוִ֑ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse mighty men: הַגִּבֹּרִ֖ים (hag·gib·bō·rîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Josheb-basshebeth יֹשֵׁ֨ב (yō·šêḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry the Tahchemonite תַּחְכְּמֹנִ֣י ׀ (taḥ·kə·mō·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8461: Tahchemonite -- a descriptive title for one of David's men was chief רֹ֣אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7218: The head of the Three. הַשָּׁלִשִׁ֗י (haš·šā·li·šî) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7991: A triple, a triangle, a three-fold measure, a general of the third rank He ה֚וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are wielded עֲדִינ֣וֹ (‘ă·ḏî·nōw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5722: Adino -- 'voluptuous', one of David's heroes his spear הָֽעֶצְנִ֔י (hā·‘eṣ·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6112: Eznite -- a descriptive title for one of David's men against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against eight שְׁמֹנֶ֥ה (šə·mō·neh) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth hundred [men], מֵא֛וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred whom he killed חָלָ֖ל (ḥā·lāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2491: Pierced, polluted at one אֶחָֽת׃ (’e·ḥāṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first time. בְּפַ֥עַם (bə·p̄a·‘am) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence Links 2 Samuel 23:8 NIV2 Samuel 23:8 NLT 2 Samuel 23:8 ESV 2 Samuel 23:8 NASB 2 Samuel 23:8 KJV 2 Samuel 23:8 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 23:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 23:8 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 23:8 French Bible 2 Samuel 23:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 23:8 These are the names of the mighty (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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