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II Samuel Chapter 23

THE PROPHETS

II SAMUEL

SHMUEL II

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel (originally one book), recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

Samuel is the greatest of all the judges, and a prophet who was of the same stature of Moses and Aaron.

The most coverage of this book in its context is centered in the life of David. Known as man of faith, unselfish leader, great warrior, loyal friend, compassionate in victory, humble in defeat, and model of repentance.

Chapter 23

II Samuel Chapter 23 (second to the last chapter) Being Favorable in the Eyes of Hashem

Know The Difference Between A Person Who Trust And Have Confidence In G-d Versus The Opposite

Clearly, if you are for G-d your life is fully centered to Him alone; not to be somebody among people around you.

“The Last Prophetic Words of David”
“The Mighty Warriors of David”

These are the last words of David: The words of David son of Jesse, and the words of the man who was established on high, the anointed one of the God of Jacob, and the pleasing [composer] of the songs of Israel:
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The spirit of Hashem spoke through me; His word is upon my tongue.
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The God of Israel has said — the Rock of Israel has spoken to me — “[Become a] ruler over men; a righteous one, who rules through the fear of God.
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For was my house not [set-up] thus with God; for He has granted me an everlasting covenant, established for all [time] and secure; for my entire salvation and desire [have been fulfilled], for He will not [allow other kingdoms to] sprout.
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David had a craving and said, “If only someone could give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem, which is in the city gate!”
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So the three mighty men broke into the camp of the Philistines and drew water from the well of Bethlehem, which is at the gate, and they carried it and brought it to David. But he refused to drink it, and he poured it out unto Hashem.
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He said, “Far be it from me, Hashem, that I should do this! Is this not [tantamount to] the blood of the men who risked their lives to go?” And he refused to drink it. These are what the mighty men did.
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… Altogether there were thirty-seven [mighty men].
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1 And these are the last words of David; the saying of David the son of Jesse, and the saying of the man raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet singer of Israel.
2 The spirit of the Lord spoke in me, And His word was upon my tongue.
3 The God of Israel said, concerning me spoke the Rock of Israel; ‘A ruler over men shall be the righteous (man), he that rules in the fear of God.
4 And as the light of the morning (when) the sun shines; a morning without clouds, more than the light that follows the rain that falls upon the grass of the earth.
5 For my house is not so with God. For an everlasting covenant has He made with me, fully set forth and heeded for all my salvation and all the desire [is before Him], for He will not sprout forth [another on the throne].
6 But the wicked are all as thorns thrust away, for they cannot be taken in hand.
7 But if a man touch them, he should be armed with iron and the staff of a spear; and with fire they shall be utterly burned in their place.
8 These are the names of the mighty men who (served) David. He who sat in the assembly of the wise, the chief of the three-some, he was Adino the Etznite; [who lifted his spear] against eight hundred slain at one time.
9 And after him [came] Eleazar the son of Dodo the son of an Ahohite, [who was] among the three mighty men [that were] with David, when they risked their lives against the Philistines that were gathered there to do battle, while the men of Israel had departed.
10 He rose up and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand cleaved to the sword; and the Lord performed a great victory that day; and [when] the people returned after him (it was) only to strip (the slain).
11 And after him (came) Shammah the son of Agei the mountaineer. Now the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, and there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people (had) fled from the Philistines.
12 But he stationed himself in the midst of the plot and he defended it, and he slew the Philistines; and the Lord performed a great victory.
13 And three of the thirty chiefs went down, and they came in the harvest time to David to the cave of Adulam; and the troop of Philistines were encamped in the valley of Rephaim.
14 And David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.
15 And David desired, and he said: “Oh if one would only give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate.”
16 And the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, and they drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and they carried it and brought it back to David, but he did not care to drink it and he poured it out before the Lord.
17 And he said: “Be it far from me, O’ Lord, that I should do this; [Shall I drink] the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives?” And he would not drink it. These [deeds] performed the three mighty men.
18 And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the three. And he roused his sword against three hundred slain at one time, and he had [acquired] a name among the three.
19 Of the three he was most honored; and he was their captain; but to the [first] three he did not attain.
20 And Benayahu the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man great in deeds, of Kabzeel, he smote the two mighty men of Moab, and he went down and smote the lion inside a pit on a snowy day.
21 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of striking appearance; and in the Egyptian’s hand was a spear; and he went down to him with [only] a staff. And he grabbed the spear from the hand of the Egyptian, and slew him with his own spear.
22 These [deeds] performed Benayahu the son of Jehoiada, and he had [acquired] a name among the three mighty men.
23 Of the thirty he was the most honored, but to the first three he [never] did attain. And David placed him over his following.
24 Asahel the brother of Joab was among the thirty. Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem;
25 Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite;
26 Helez the Paltite, Irah, the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite;
27 Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite;
28 Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite;
29 Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin;
30 Benaiahu a Pirathonite, Hidai of Nahale-noash;
31 Abi-albon the Arbothite, Azmaveth the Barhumite;
32 Eliahba the Shaalbonite, [of] the sons of Jashen, Jonathan;
33 Shammah the Haraite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite;
34 Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite;
35 Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite;
36 Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite;
37 Zelek the Ammonite, Nahri the Beerothite, the armorbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah;
38 Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite;
39 Uriah the Hitite; thirty-seven in all.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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