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Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

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Precision in the Record

Commentators focus on clarifying the identities of the men listed. They note that "Heleb" is also called "Heled" or "Heldai" elsewhere in Scripture. They also carefully distinguish this "Ittai," who was from Gibeah of Benjamin (King Saul's hometown), from the more famous Ittai the Gittite. This attention to detail highlights the Bible's precision in its historical records and shows the diverse origins of David's mighty warriors.

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2 Samuel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Samuel 23:29

19th Century

Bishop

Heleb. —The name is variously written Heled (1 Chronicles 11:30) and Heldai (1 Chronicles 27:15).…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Samuel 23:29

17th Century

Pastor

Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite Called Heled, (1 Chronicles 11:30) (27:15).

Ittai …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Samuel 23:8–39

17th Century

Minister

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness. He was thirsty; he had often refreshed …