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Real Men from Real Places
Commentators identify the men listed in this verse with specific locations. Hezro (also called Hezrai) was from Carmel, a town south of Hebron significant in David's early history. Paarai was from Arab, a city in the tribe of Judah. This list grounds David's mighty men in real-world history and geography, reminding us that these were actual individuals who served their king.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:35
19th Century
Bishop
Hezrai. —According to the Hebrew margin; but the text has Hezro, as in Chronicles. He was from Carmel, seven miles south-…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:35
17th Century
Pastor
Hezrai the Carmelite
Of Mount Carmel; or from Carmela, as the Targum, see (1 Samuel 25:2); he is called …
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 …