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Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
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Service Knows No Borders
Commentators highlight that Zelek was an Ammonite, a foreigner from a nation often hostile to Israel. His inclusion among David's elite warriors, likely as a proselyte, demonstrates that service to God's anointed king was based on loyalty and faith, not nationality. This shows that God's kingdom has always been open to people from all backgrounds.
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19th Century
Anglican
The Ammonite. —A foreigner, like “Igal of Zobah” (a Syrian), and “Ittai the Gittite,” and “Uriah the Hittite,” who rose to distinc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Zelek the Ammonite Who was so either by birth, and became a proselyte; so the Targum says, he was of the children of…
Presbyterian
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 …
