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Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite,

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Commentators note that this list of warriors differs from the parallel list in 2 Samuel. For example, Sibbecai is called 'Mebunnai' in Samuel, and Ilai is called 'Zalmon.' Scholars explain these are likely transcription errors from centuries of copying manuscripts, not contradictions. The list in Chronicles is also longer, suggesting its author had access to a more complete historical source.

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1 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 11:26–47

19th Century

Bishop

A catalogue of forty-eight “valiant warriors.” Sixteen names are here added to the list as given in Samuel. The chronicler, therefore, possessed a …

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 11:29

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 11:1)

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 11:10–47

17th Century

Minister

An account is given of David's champions, the great men who served him. Yet David attributed his success not to the mighty men who were with him, b…