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Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite,

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A Tale of Two Lists

Commentators note that this list of warriors is longer than the parallel list in 2 Samuel, and this verse contains names that differ. For example, 'Ahijah the Pelonite' appears here, while Samuel lists 'Eliam son of Ahithophel.' Scholars suggest this may be due to the Chronicler using a different source, a simple transcription error, or even an intentional choice to avoid mentioning the infamous traitor, Ahithophel.

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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 11:36

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…