Bible Strands
2 Samuel 23:29
Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text operates as a historical roster recording David’s military officials, listing names and geographic origins without narrative dialogue or instruction.
The words — חֵ֥לֶב (Che.lev) translates literally as Heleb, and הַ/נְטֹפָתִ֑י (ha./ne.to.fa.Ti) marks the Netophathite territorial designation.
The thread — This roster entry parallels the listing in 1 Chronicles 11:30 and connects to the twelfth-month commander Heldai in 1 Chronicles 27:15.
Why it lands — The verse states the names and hometowns of two officials to document lineage and tribal affiliation. It asks the reader to recognize how geographic markers functioned as administrative identifiers in ancient Israel’s military structure.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
Cross-references
- Joshua 18:28 Zelah, Haeleph, Jebus (that is, Jerusalem), Gibeah, and Kiriath-jearim—fourteen cities, along with their villages. This was the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Benjamin.
- 1 Chronicles 11:30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,
- 1 Chronicles 27:15 The twelfth, for the twelfth month, was Heldai the Netophathite, from the family of Othniel. There were 24,000 men in his division.