Bible Strands
2 Samuel 23:31
Abi-albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator lists additional warriors to complete the roster of David’s military corps following the previous account of his champions.
The words — עַרְבָתִי ('ar.va.Ti) literally means the Arbathite, indicating a man from Arboth, and בַּרְחֻמִי (bar.chu.Mi) literally means the Barhumite, indicating a man from Bahurim.
The thread — This entry parallels the identical roster notation in 1 Chronicles 11:32, while the Bahurim reference connects to the town cited in 2 Samuel 3:16.
Why it lands — The text records two specific local affiliations to demonstrate that David’s army recruited from distinct regional communities rather than a single district.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Abi–albon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
Cross-references
- 2 Samuel 3:16 Her husband followed her, weeping all the way to Bahurim. Then Abner said to him, “Go back.” So he returned home.
- 1 Chronicles 11:32 Hurai from the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite,