Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field. He defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the LORD brought about a great victory. New Living Translation but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. English Standard Version But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines, and the LORD worked a great victory. Berean Standard Bible But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. King James Bible But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. New King James Version But he stationed himself in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. New American Standard Bible But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it, and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory. NASB 1995 But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory. NASB 1977 But he took his stand in the midst of the plot, defended it and struck the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory. Legacy Standard Bible But he took his stand in the midst of that portion and delivered it and struck down the Philistines. So Yahweh brought about a great salvation. Amplified Bible But he took his stand in the center of the plot and defended it and struck down the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory. Christian Standard Bible but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. Holman Christian Standard Bible but Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. American Standard Version But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory. Contemporary English Version but Shammah stood in the middle of the field and killed the Philistines. The crops were saved, and the LORD gave Israel a great victory. English Revised Version But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. GOD'S WORD® Translation he stood in the middle of the field and defended it by killing Philistines. So the LORD won an impressive victory. Good News Translation but Shammah stood his ground in the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. The LORD won a great victory that day. International Standard Version but Shammah stood his ground in the middle of the field, defended it, and killed the Philistines. And the LORD brought about a great victory. Majority Standard Bible But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. NET Bible But he made a stand in the middle of that area. He defended it and defeated the Philistines; the LORD gave them a great victory. New Heart English Bible But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD worked a great victory. Webster's Bible Translation But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory. World English Bible But he stood in the middle of the plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh worked a great victory. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he stations himself in the midst of the portion, and delivers it, and strikes the Philistines, and YHWH works a great salvation. Young's Literal Translation and he stationeth himself in the midst of the portion, and delivereth it, and smiteth the Philistines, and Jehovah worketh a great salvation. Smith's Literal Translation And he will stand in the midst of the portion, and he will take it away, and he will strike the rovers: and Jehovah will do a great salvation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe stood in the midst of the field, and defended it, and defeated the Philistines: and the Lord gave a great victory. Catholic Public Domain Version he stood fast in the middle of the field, and it was protected by him. And he struck down the Philistines. And the Lord wrought a great salvation. New American Bible but he took his stand in the middle of the plot, kept it safe, and cut down the Philistines. Thus the LORD brought about a great victory. Such deeds as these the Three warriors performed. New Revised Standard Version But he took his stand in the middle of the plot, defended it, and killed the Philistines; and the LORD brought about a great victory. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe stood in the midst of the field and delivered the cattle and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory by his hand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he stood inside the field and he saved the cattle and destroyed the Philistines, and LORD JEHOVAH performed great salvation by his hand OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he stood firm in the midst of the portion, and rescued it, and smote the Philistines; and the Lord wrought a great deliverance. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Mighty Men…11And after him was Shammah son of Agee the Hararite. When the Philistines had banded together near a field full of lentils, Israel’s troops fled from them. 12But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. 13At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 11:14 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. Joshua 23:10 One of you can put a thousand to flight, because the LORD your God fights for you, just as He promised. Judges 3:31 After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath. And he too saved Israel, striking down six hundred Philistines with an oxgoad. Judges 7:21 Each Israelite took his position around the camp, and the entire Midianite army fled, crying out as they ran. 1 Samuel 14:23 So the LORD saved Israel that day, and the battle moved on beyond Beth-aven. 1 Samuel 17:47 And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 19:5 He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine, and the LORD worked a great salvation for all Israel. You saw it and rejoiced, so why would you sin against innocent blood by killing David for no reason?” 1 Samuel 23:5 Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. 1 Samuel 25:28 Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the LORD will surely make a lasting dynasty for my lord, because he fights the LORD’s battles. May no evil be found in you as long as you live. 2 Samuel 8:6 Then he placed garrisons in Aram of Damascus, and the Arameans became subject to David and brought him tribute. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went. 2 Samuel 21:12 he went and took the bones of Saul and his son Jonathan from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had stolen them from the public square of Beth-shan where the Philistines had hung the bodies after they had struck down Saul at Gilboa. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. 1 Chronicles 29:11-12 Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Psalm 44:3 For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. Psalm 60:12 With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. Treasury of Scripture But he stood in the middle of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD worked a great victory. the Lord 2 Samuel 23:10 He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil. Psalm 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. Psalm 44:2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. Jump to Previous Attack Bit Defended Deliverance Delivered Field Great Ground Kept Killed Middle Midst Philistines Plot Salvation Shammah Slew Smote Stand Stood Struck Victory Worked WroughtJump to Next Attack Bit Defended Deliverance Delivered Field Great Ground Kept Killed Middle Midst Philistines Plot Salvation Shammah Slew Smote Stand Stood Struck Victory Worked Wrought2 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 But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field Shammah, one of David's mighty warriors, is highlighted for his bravery and faith. The act of taking a stand in the middle of the field signifies courage and determination. In the context of ancient warfare, holding one's ground was crucial, especially in open fields where retreat was easy. This act can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual steadfastness, reminiscent of Ephesians 6:13, which calls believers to stand firm in the face of spiritual battles. defended it and struck down the Philistines So the LORD brought about a great victory Persons / Places / Events 1. ShammahOne of David's mighty warriors, known for his bravery and faithfulness. He is highlighted for his courageous stand against the Philistines. 2. The Field The location where Shammah made his stand. It symbolizes a place of confrontation and testing, where faith and courage are put into action. 3. The Philistines A perennial enemy of Israel, representing opposition and challenges to God's people. 4. The LORD's Victory The ultimate source of triumph in the battle, emphasizing that success comes from God. Teaching Points Courage in the Face of AdversityShammah's stand teaches us the importance of courage when facing challenges. We are called to stand firm in our faith, even when we feel outnumbered or overwhelmed. Faithfulness in Small Things The field may seem insignificant, but Shammah's defense of it shows that God values our faithfulness in all areas of life, no matter how small they may seem. Divine Empowerment The victory is attributed to the LORD, reminding us that our strength and success come from God. We must rely on His power rather than our own. Spiritual Warfare Just as Shammah defended the field, we are called to defend our spiritual ground against the enemy. This involves putting on the full armor of God and standing firm in our convictions. Legacy of Faith Shammah's account is part of a larger account of faith and courage. Our actions today can inspire future generations to trust in God's power and faithfulness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Shammah took his standוַיִּתְיַצֵּ֤ב (way·yiṯ·yaṣ·ṣêḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3320: To set or station oneself, take one's stand in the middle בְּתוֹךְ־ (bə·ṯō·wḵ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre of the field, הַֽחֶלְקָה֙ (ha·ḥel·qāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2513: Smoothness, flattery, an allotment defended it, וַיַּצִּילֶ֔הָ (way·yaṣ·ṣî·le·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver and struck down וַיַּ֖ךְ (way·yaḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike the Philistines. פְּלִשְׁתִּ֑ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia So the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel brought about וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make a great גְדוֹלָֽה׃ (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent victory. תְּשׁוּעָ֥ה (tə·šū·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation Links 2 Samuel 23:12 NIV2 Samuel 23:12 NLT 2 Samuel 23:12 ESV 2 Samuel 23:12 NASB 2 Samuel 23:12 KJV 2 Samuel 23:12 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 23:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 23:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 23:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 23:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 23:12 But he stood in the midst (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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