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A Diverse Band of Brothers
Commentators note that this list of David's mighty men includes several foreigners. Igal, mentioned in this verse, was from Zobah, a Syrian kingdom. This demonstrates that David's inner circle was not limited by ethnicity, but was built on loyalty and skill, drawing talent even from former enemy territories.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:36
18th Century
Theologian
It is remarkable that we have several foreigners in this part of the list: Igal of Zobah, Zelek the Ammonite, Uriah the Hittite, and perhaps Nahari…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:36
19th Century
Bishop
Igal. —Chronicles has Joel. The two names differ in Hebrew only in one letter, and that a very similar one; but he is des…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:36
17th Century
Pastor
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah
kingdom in Syria, (2 Samuel 8:3) ; according to Hillerus F19 …
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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 …