2 Samuel 23:30
New International Version
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the ravines of Gaash,

New Living Translation
Benaiah from Pirathon; Hurai from Nahale-gaash;

English Standard Version
Benaiah of Pirathon, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Berean Standard Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,

King James Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

New King James Version
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,

New American Standard Bible
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

NASB 1995
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

NASB 1977
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Legacy Standard Bible
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Amplified Bible
Benaiah of Pirathon, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Christian Standard Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the wadis of Gaash,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the wadis of Gaash,

American Standard Version
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.

English Revised Version
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Benaiah from Pirathon, Hiddai from the Gaash ravines,

International Standard Version
Benaiah from Pirathon, Hiddai from the Gaash creeks area,

Majority Standard Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash,

NET Bible
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the wadis of Gaash,

New Heart English Bible
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of Nahale Gaash.

Webster's Bible Translation
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

World English Bible
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Young's Literal Translation
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Smith's Literal Translation
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the torrents of Gaash,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Banaia the Pharathonite, Heddai of the torrent Gaas,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the Torrent Gaash,

New American Bible
Benaiah, from Pirathon; Hiddai, from the valley of Gaash;

New Revised Standard Version
Benaiah of Pirathon; Hiddai of the torrents of Gaash;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Benaiah the son of Pirathon of Gibeah, Hiddai of the Brooks of Gaash,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Benaia, son of Prathun from Gebea, Khedi, who was from Nekhelgesh
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of Nahale-gaash;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Adroi of the brooks.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
29Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, 30Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, 31Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:31
Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

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 12:3
Ahiezer their chief and Joash, who were the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; Jeziel and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; Beracah; Jehu the Anathothite;

1 Chronicles 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 12:21
They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army.

1 Chronicles 12:33
From Zebulun: 50,000 fit for service, trained for battle with all kinds of weapons of war, who with one purpose were devoted to David.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Chronicles 12:40
And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel.

1 Kings 1:8
But Zadok the priest, Benaiah son of Jehoiada, Nathan the prophet, Shimei, Rei, and David’s mighty men would not join Adonijah.

1 Kings 1:10
But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:32-33
Then King David said, “Call in for me Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” So they came before the king. / “Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

1 Kings 1:38
Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon.

1 Kings 1:44
And with Solomon, the king has sent Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, and they have set him on the king’s mule.

Matthew 10:2-4
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; / Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; / Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,

Benaiah

1 Chronicles 11:31
Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, Benaiah the Pirathonite,

1 Chronicles 27:14
The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of the children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Pirathonite

Judges 12:15
And Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite died, and was buried in Pirathon in the land of Ephraim, in the mount of the Amalekites.

Hiddai

1 Chronicles 11:32
Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,

Hurai

Deuteronomy 1:24
And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out.

Judges 2:9
And they buried him in the border of his inheritance in Timnathheres, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of the hill Gaash.

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2 Samuel 23
1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises
6. The different state of the wicked
8. A catalogue of David's mighty men














Benaiah the Pirathonite
Benaiah is a notable figure in the Old Testament, recognized for his valor and loyalty. He is one of David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing and securing David's kingdom. Benaiah's designation as "the Pirathonite" indicates his origin from Pirathon, a town in the territory of Ephraim. This location is significant as it highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, coming from various tribes of Israel. Benaiah's exploits are further detailed in other passages, such as 2 Samuel 23:20-23 and 1 Chronicles 11:22-25, where his bravery in battle and his role as a leader of David's bodyguard are emphasized. His actions can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, as Benaiah's victories contributed to the establishment of a kingdom, just as Christ's victory establishes the Kingdom of God.

Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash
Hiddai, another of David's mighty warriors, is identified by his association with the "brooks of Gaash." This geographical reference points to a region near Mount Gaash, which is mentioned in Joshua 24:30 as the burial place of Joshua. The brooks of Gaash would have been a well-watered area, possibly indicating a place of strategic importance or a fertile land. The mention of Hiddai's origin underscores the widespread support David received from various regions of Israel, reflecting the unity and diversity within his kingdom. This unity among the tribes under David's rule can be seen as a type of the unity found in the body of Christ, where believers from all backgrounds are united in Him. The historical context of David's reign, marked by consolidation and expansion, parallels the spiritual growth and expansion of the early church as described in the New Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Benaiah the Pirathonite
Benaiah is one of David's mighty warriors, known for his bravery and loyalty. Pirathon is a town in the territory of Ephraim, indicating Benaiah's origin.

2. Hiddai
Another of David's mighty men, though less is known about him. His mention signifies his importance and valor among David's elite warriors.

3. Brooks of Gaash
A geographical location associated with Hiddai. Gaash is a hill or region, possibly near Ephraim, known for its brooks or streams.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Loyalty and Valor
Benaiah and Hiddai exemplify the qualities of loyalty and bravery. As followers of Christ, we are called to be loyal to God and courageous in our faith.

God's Use of Ordinary People
These men, though not as well-known as David, played crucial roles in God's plan. God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

The Significance of Our Origins
The mention of their origins (Pirathon and Gaash) reminds us that God can use us regardless of where we come from. Our background does not limit our potential in God's kingdom.

Legacy of Faithfulness
The legacy of these mighty men is recorded in Scripture, encouraging us to consider the legacy we are leaving. Are we living in a way that honors God and impacts others?(30) Benaiah the Pirathonite.--He was general for the eleventh month (1Chronicles 27:14). He is of course to be distinguished from Benaiah of 2Samuel 23:20.

Hiddai.--In 1Chronicles 11:32, Hurai, owing to the frequent confusion of d and r.

Verse 30. - Benaiah. He was an Ephraimite, and had the command of the eleventh brigade. Pirathon was a town in Ephraim (Judges 12:15). Hiddai. Called Hurai in 1 Chronicles 11:32, by the common confusion of d and r. The brooks of Gaash. "Nahale-Gaash," the ravines of Gaash, was probably the name of some village, of which nothing is now known.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Benaiah
בְּנָיָ֙הוּ֙ (bə·nā·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1141: Benaiah -- 'Yah has built up', the name of several Israelites

the Pirathonite,
פִּרְעָ֣תֹנִ֔י (pir·‘ā·ṯō·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6553: Pirathonite -- inhabitant of Pirathon

Hiddai
הִדַּ֖י (hid·day)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1914: Hiddai -- one of David's men

from the brooks
מִנַּ֥חֲלֵי (min·na·ḥă·lê)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft

of Gaash,
גָֽעַשׁ׃ (ḡā·‘aš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1608: Gaash -- a mountain in Ephraim


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