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A Sobering Final Name
The list of David's mighty men concludes with the name "Uriah the Hittite." As commentator John Gill points out, this is the husband of Bathsheba, whom David had murdered. His inclusion among the kingdom's most honored heroes serves as a permanent and sobering reminder of David's great sin, forever embedded within the record of his triumphs.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 23:39
18th Century
Theologian
Thirty-seven in all - This calculation is correct, even though only 36 names are actually listed. The discrepancy is explained because while…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 23:39
19th Century
Bishop
Thirty and seven in all. —Only thirty-six names have been given, but either the third unnamed person in the second triad of heroes…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 23:39
17th Century
Pastor
Uriah the Hittite
The husband of Bathsheba; of whom (See Gill on 2 Samuel 11:3);
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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 …