2 Samuel 23:31
New International Version
Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

New Living Translation
Abi-albon from Arabah; Azmaveth from Bahurim;

English Standard Version
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Bahurim,

Berean Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

King James Bible
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

New King James Version
Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

New American Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

NASB 1995
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

NASB 1977
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Amplified Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Christian Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

American Standard Version
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

English Revised Version
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Abi Albon from Beth Arabah, Azmaveth from Bahurim,

International Standard Version
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth from Bahurim,

Majority Standard Bible
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

NET Bible
Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

New Heart English Bible
Abiel son of the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Bahurimite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

World English Bible
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Young's Literal Translation
Abi-Albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth of Beromi,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth from Beromi,

New American Bible
Abibaal, from Beth-arabah; Azmaveth, from Bahurim;

New Revised Standard Version
Abi-albon the Arbathite; Azmaveth of Bahurim;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Abi the son of Abialemon the Gileadite, Arboth of Horim,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Abi, son of Abayalmoon, who was from Gelad, Erbuth, who was from Khurim
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Gadabiel son of the Arabothaeite.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
30Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai from the brooks of Gaash, 31 Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite, 32Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 11:33
Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

1 Chronicles 11:10-47
Now these were the chiefs of David’s mighty men, who, together with all Israel, bolstered and strengthened his kingdom, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. / This is the list of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam son of Hachmoni was chief of the officers; he wielded his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed at one time. / Next in command was Eleazar son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men. ...

1 Chronicles 27:6
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

1 Samuel 22:1-2
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

1 Samuel 23:13
Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.

1 Samuel 30:9-10
So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind / because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.

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 1:32-40
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. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ ...

1 Kings 2:5-6
Moreover, you know what Joab son of Zeruiah did to me—what he did to Abner son of Ner and Amasa son of Jether, the two commanders of the armies of Israel. He killed them in peacetime to avenge the blood of war. He stained with the blood of war the belt around his waist and the sandals on his feet. / So act according to your wisdom, and do not let his gray head go down to Sheol in peace.

1 Kings 2:32-33
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 2:36-46
Then the king summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build a house for yourself in Jerusalem and live there, but do not go anywhere else. / On the day you go out and cross the Kidron Valley, know for sure that you will die; your blood will be on your own head.” / “The sentence is fair,” Shimei replied. “Your servant will do as my lord the king has spoken.” And Shimei lived in Jerusalem for a long time. ...

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 12:8-15
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: / Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second in command, Eliab the third, / Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,

Abi-albon

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

Abiel

1 Chronicles 11:33
Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

Baharumite

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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














Abi-albon the Arbathite
Abi-albon is listed among the mighty warriors of King David, known as the "Thirty." The name Abi-albon means "father of strength" or "father of understanding," which reflects the valor and wisdom expected of David's elite soldiers. The term "Arbathite" indicates that Abi-albon hailed from the region of Arabah, a desert area stretching from the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Aqaba. This geographical reference suggests that Abi-albon may have been accustomed to harsh conditions, which would have contributed to his resilience and effectiveness as a warrior. The Arabah region is also significant in biblical history as it was part of the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah, linking Abi-albon to the tribe from which David himself descended.

Azmaveth the Barhumite
Azmaveth is another of David's mighty men, and his name means "strong as death" or "death is strong," indicating a formidable presence on the battlefield. The designation "Barhumite" suggests that Azmaveth was from a place called Bahurim, a village in the territory of Benjamin. Bahurim is mentioned in other biblical narratives, such as when Shimei cursed David as he fled from Absalom (2 Samuel 16:5). This connection to Benjamin is noteworthy, as it highlights the diverse backgrounds of David's warriors, who came from various tribes of Israel, uniting under his leadership. The inclusion of a Barhumite among David's mighty men underscores the theme of reconciliation and unity within the kingdom, as David's reign brought together individuals from different tribal affiliations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abi-Albon the Arbathite
Abi-Albon is listed among David's mighty warriors. The term "Arbathite" suggests he was from the region of Arabah, a desert area in the Jordan Valley. His inclusion in this list highlights his valor and loyalty to King David.

2. Azmaveth the Barhumite
Azmaveth is another of David's mighty men. The designation "Barhumite" indicates his origin from Bahurim, a place in the territory of Benjamin. His presence in this list signifies his importance and contribution to David's reign.

3. David's Mighty Warriors
This group of elite soldiers served King David with distinction. They were known for their bravery, skill in battle, and unwavering loyalty to the king. Their exploits are chronicled in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11.
Teaching Points
Loyalty and Service
Abi-Albon and Azmaveth exemplify loyalty and dedicated service to their king. As Christians, we are called to serve Christ with the same dedication and faithfulness.

God's Use of Ordinary People
These men, though not widely known, played crucial roles in God's plan for Israel. God often uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.

Courage in Adversity
The mighty warriors faced numerous challenges and dangers. Their courage serves as an example for believers to stand firm in faith amidst trials.

Unity in Diversity
The diverse backgrounds of David's warriors illustrate the strength found in unity. The body of Christ is similarly diverse, yet unified in purpose and mission.(31) Abi-albon.--In 1Chronicles 11:32 written Abiel, probably correctly, the albon having come in from Sha-albon-ite in the line below.

The Barhumite.--More correctly, the Baharumite, i.e., of the Bahurim mentioned in 2Samuel 3:16; 2Samuel 19:16.

Verse 31. - Abi-albon. He is called Abiel in 1 Chronicles 11:32. He belonged to the town of Beth-Arabah (Joshua 15:61; Joshua 18:22), called also Arabah (Joshua 18:18), in the wilderness of Judah. Azmaveth the Barhumite. He was of Bahurim, for which see note on 2 Samuel 3:16.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Abi-albon
עַלְבוֹן֙ (‘al·ḇō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 45: Abi-albon -- 'father of strength', one of David's heroes

the Arbathite,
הָֽעַרְבָתִ֔י (hā·‘ar·ḇā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6164: Arbathite -- inhabitant of Arabah

Azmaveth
עַזְמָ֖וֶת (‘az·mā·weṯ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5820: Azmaveth -- 'strong (one) of death', four Israelites

the Barhumite,
הַבַּרְחֻמִֽי׃ (hab·bar·ḥu·mî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1273: A Barchumite


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