Commentators focus on the identities of the men listed. They note that "Shammah the Harodite" is also listed in 1 Chronicles 11:27 with a slightly different spelling ("Harorite"), explaining this is a common type of textual variation. Both Shammah and Elika are identified as being from Harod, a location mentioned in the book of Judges (Judges 7:1). These details, while seemingly minor, help confirm the historical reality of David's mighty warriors by connecting them to specific places and cross-referencing biblical accounts.