Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Hurai from the ravines of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, New Living Translation Hurai from near Nahale-gaash; Abi-albon from Arabah; English Standard Version Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Berean Standard Bible Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, King James Bible Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, New King James Version Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, New American Standard Bible Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, NASB 1995 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, NASB 1977 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Legacy Standard Bible Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Amplified Bible Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Christian Standard Bible Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Holman Christian Standard Bible Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, American Standard Version Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, English Revised Version Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite; GOD'S WORD® Translation Hurai from the Gaash ravines, Abiel from Beth Arabah, International Standard Version Hurai from the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Majority Standard Bible Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, NET Bible Hurai from the valleys of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, New Heart English Bible Hiddai of Nahale Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Webster's Bible Translation Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, World English Bible Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Young's Literal Translation Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Smith's Literal Translation Hurai from the torrents of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHurai of the torrent Gaas, Abiel an Arbathite, Azmoth a Bauramite, Eliaba a Salabonite, Catholic Public Domain Version Hurai, from the torrent Gaash; Abiel, an Arbathite; Azmaveth, a Baharumite; Eliahba, a Shaalbonite. New American Bible Hurai, from Nahale-gaash; Abiel, from Beth-arabah; New Revised Standard Version Hurai of the wadis of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHadai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Khadi who is from Nekhelgish, Abiel, son of Erabthun. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Hurai of Nahale-gaash, Abiel the Arbathite; Brenton Septuagint Translation Uri of Nachali Gaas, Abiel the Garabaethite, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men…31Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite, 32Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, 33Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,… Cross References Judges 7:1 Early in the morning Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the men with him camped beside the spring of Harod. And the camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. Judges 6:11-12 Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Judges 8:4 Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit. Judges 8:10 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor with their army of about fifteen thousand men—all that were left of the armies of the people of the east. A hundred and twenty thousand swordsmen had already fallen. Judges 8:28 In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, 2 Samuel 23:24-39 Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ... 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. Judges 6:14 The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?” Judges 7:19-22 Gideon and the hundred men with him reached the outskirts of the camp at the beginning of the middle watch, just after the changing of the guard. They blew their horns and broke the jars that were in their hands. / The three companies blew their horns and shattered their jars. Holding the torches in their left hands and the horns in their right hands, they shouted, “A sword for the LORD and for Gideon!” / Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. ... Judges 8:22-23 Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Rule over us—you and your son and grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.” / But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.” Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, Acts 13:20 All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet. Romans 11:32 For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. Treasury of Scripture Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, Hurai 2 Samuel 23:30 Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash, Hiddai 2 Samuel 23:31 Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, Abi-albon Jump to Previous Abiel Abi'el Arbathite Ar'bathite Brooks Gaash Ga'ash Nahale-Gaash RavinesJump to Next Abiel Abi'el Arbathite Ar'bathite Brooks Gaash Ga'ash Nahale-Gaash Ravines1 Chronicles 11 1. David Becomes King over All Israel4. Jerusalem 10. David's Mighty Men Hurai from the brooks of Gaash Hurai is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The mention of "the brooks of Gaash" provides a geographical context, indicating a location near the hill country of Ephraim. Gaash is associated with the burial place of Joshua (Joshua 24:30), suggesting a region with historical significance for Israel. The brooks or ravines of Gaash may symbolize a place of strength and refuge, reflecting the character of Hurai as a mighty warrior. This connection to a significant biblical site underscores the importance of Hurai's role in David's military exploits. Abiel the Arbathite Persons / Places / Events 1. HuraiA warrior listed among David's mighty men. His name is mentioned in the context of valor and loyalty to King David. 2. Brooks of Gaash A geographical location associated with Hurai. Gaash is a region known for its brooks or streams, possibly indicating a fertile or strategic area. 3. Abiel the Arbathite Another of David's mighty men. The term "Arbathite" suggests he was from the region of Arabah, a desert area in the Jordan Valley. Teaching Points Loyalty and ValorThe inclusion of Hurai and Abiel among David's mighty men underscores the importance of loyalty and valor in serving God's anointed leaders. Believers are called to exhibit these qualities in their own lives. Significance of Place The mention of specific locations like Gaash and Arabah reminds us that God works through real people in real places. Our own contexts are significant in God's plan. Legacy of Faithfulness Just as these men are remembered for their faithfulness to David, we are encouraged to leave a legacy of faithfulness to God and His purposes. God's Sovereignty in History The continuity from Joshua to David illustrates God's sovereign hand in guiding His people through history. We can trust in His ongoing work in our lives today.(32) Hurai of the brooks of Gaash seems better than "Hiddai" (Samuel), cf. "Hur" (Exodus 17:10). "d" and "r" are often confused in Hebrew writing. Brooks.--Heb., Nahale (gullies or wadys). Nahale-Gaash was no doubt a place on or near Mount Gaash (Joshua 24:30) in the highland of Ephraim, but the site is not identified. Abiel the Arbathite.--Samuel, "Abi-'albon." Perhaps Abi-baal was the original reading, which was corrupted in the text of Samuel, and altered by the chronicler's authority after the manner of Beeliada--Eliada. Arbathite--of "Beth-arabah" (Joshua 15:62), in the desert of Judah. Hebrew Huraiחוּרַי֙ (ḥū·ray) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2360: Hurai -- white stuff from the brooks מִנַּ֣חֲלֵי (min·na·ḥă·lê) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft of Gaash, גָ֔עַשׁ (ḡā·‘aš) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1608: Gaash -- a mountain in Ephraim Abiel אֲבִיאֵ֖ל (’ă·ḇî·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 22: Abiel -- 'El is my father', an Israelite name the Arbathite, הָעַרְבָתִֽי׃ (hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6164: Arbathite -- inhabitant of Arabah Links 1 Chronicles 11:32 NIV1 Chronicles 11:32 NLT 1 Chronicles 11:32 ESV 1 Chronicles 11:32 NASB 1 Chronicles 11:32 KJV 1 Chronicles 11:32 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 11:32 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 11:32 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 11:32 French Bible 1 Chronicles 11:32 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 11:32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash Abiel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |