Lexical Summary Charodi: Charodite Original Word: חֲרֹדִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Harodite Patrial from a derivative of charad (compare Eyn Charod); a Charodite, or inhabitant of Charod -- Harodite. see HEBREW charad see HEBREW Eyn Charod NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Charod Definition inhab. of Harod NASB Translation Harodite (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲרֹדִי adjective, of location only with article ׳הַח, of Harod 2 Samuel 23:25 a (see Dr and Judges 7:1); = הַהֲרוֺרִי 1 Chronicles 11:27 (read הַהֲרוֺדִי); also 1 Samuel 23:25b but probably not Genuine; not in ᵐ5 or 1 Chronicles 11:27 (see Dr and אֱלִיקָא above). Topical Lexicon Geographical and Historical Setting The term חֲרֹדִי (“Harodite”) designates a native or inhabitant of Harod, almost certainly associated with the Spring of Harod at the foot of Mount Gilboa overlooking the Valley of Jezreel (Judges 7:1). This strategic site marks the place where Gideon’s three-hundred were selected for battle, linking the name “Harod” to both “trembling” and divinely empowered victory. By David’s era the region lay within the northern tribal territories, making the Harodites part of Israel’s broader coalition that rallied to the shepherd-king. Occurrences in Scripture The name appears twice, both in the catalogue of David’s elite warriors: “Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite” (2 Samuel 23:25). Each repetition highlights a separate warrior, giving Harod the distinction of producing at least two members of “the Thirty.” Role among David’s Mighty Men 1. Loyalty to the Anointed King – The Harodites joined David during the turbulent transition from Saul’s decline to David’s established throne. Their service demonstrates that support for David reached far beyond his own tribe of Judah. Theological and Devotional Themes • Triumph over Fear – The root idea behind Harod (“trembling”) is striking when viewed next to the valor of Shammah and Elika. What begins as a word of fear becomes a testimony of courage, illustrating that God transforms the trembling into steadfast servants (cf. Psalm 34:4). Practical Ministry Implications 1. Local Testimony – God raises influential servants from unexpected places. Modern ministry should look for and cultivate kingdom potential in small or overlooked regions. Legacy Though mentioned only in a brief verse, the Harodites contribute to the larger biblical narrative of God building His kingdom through faithful individuals whose names are forever recorded in Scripture. Their legacy calls the church to similar bravery, loyalty and unity under the greater Son of David. Forms and Transliterations הַֽחֲרֹדִ֔י הַחֲרֹדִֽי׃ החרדי החרדי׃ ha·ḥă·rō·ḏî hacharoDi haḥărōḏîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:25 HEB: שַׁמָּה֙ הַֽחֲרֹדִ֔י אֱלִיקָ֖א הַחֲרֹדִֽי׃ NAS: Shammah the Harodite, Elika KJV: Shammah the Harodite, Elika INT: Shammah the Harodite Elika the Harodite 2 Samuel 23:25 2 Occurrences |
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