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Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithmah the Moabite,

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A More Complete Record

Commentators note that this list of warriors is more extensive than the parallel list in the book of Samuel, suggesting the author of Chronicles had access to more complete historical records. The specific term 'Mahavite' may even be a scribal variation of 'Mahanaimite,' highlighting the careful transmission and occasional corruption of ancient texts.

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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 11:46

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…