2 Samuel - Caput 23

2 Samuel 23.1 haec autem sunt verba novissima quae dixit David filius Isai dixit vir cui constitutum est de christo Dei Iacob egregius psalta Israhel 2 Samuel 23.2 spiritus Domini locutus est per me et sermo eius per linguam meam 2 Samuel 23.3 dixit Deus Israhel mihi locutus est Fortis Israhel dominator hominum iustus dominator in timore Dei 2 Samuel 23.4 sicut lux aurorae oriente sole mane absque nubibus rutilat et sicut pluviis germinat herba de terra 2 Samuel 23.5 nec tanta est domus mea apud Deum ut pactum aeternum iniret mecum firmum in omnibus atque munitum cuncta enim salus mea et omnis voluntas nec est quicquam ex ea quod non germinet 2 Samuel 23.6 praevaricatores autem quasi spinae evellentur universi quae non tolluntur manibus 2 Samuel 23.7 et si quis tangere voluerit eas armabitur ferro et ligno lanceato igneque succensae conburentur usque ad nihilum 2 Samuel 23.8 haec nomina fortium David Sedens in cathedra sapientissimus princeps inter tres ipse est quasi tenerrimus ligni vermiculus qui octingentos interfecit impetu uno 2 Samuel 23.9 post hunc Eleazar filius patrui eius Ahoi inter tres fortes qui erant cum David quando exprobraverunt Philisthim et congregati sunt illuc in proelium 2 Samuel 23.10 cumque ascendissent viri Israhel ipse stetit et percussit Philistheos donec deficeret manus eius et obrigesceret cum gladio fecitque Dominus salutem magnam in die illa et populus qui fugerat reversus est ad caesorum spolia detrahenda 2 Samuel 23.11 et post hunc Semma filius Age de Arari et congregati sunt Philisthim in statione erat quippe ibi ager plenus lente cumque fugisset populus a facie Philisthim 2 Samuel 23.12 stetit ille in medio agri et tuitus est eum percussitque Philistheos et fecit Dominus salutem magnam 2 Samuel 23.13 necnon ante descenderant tres qui erant principes inter triginta et venerant tempore messis ad David in speluncam Odollam castra autem Philisthim erant posita in valle Gigantum 2 Samuel 23.14 et David erat in praesidio porro statio Philisthinorum tunc erat in Bethleem 2 Samuel 23.15 desideravit igitur David et ait si quis mihi daret potum aquae de cisterna quae est in Bethleem iuxta portam 2 Samuel 23.16 inruperunt ergo tres fortes castra Philisthinorum et hauserunt aquam de cisterna Bethleem quae erat iuxta portam et adtulerunt ad David at ille noluit bibere sed libavit illam Domino 2 Samuel 23.17 dicens propitius mihi sit Dominus ne faciam hoc num sanguinem hominum istorum qui profecti sunt et animarum periculum bibam noluit ergo bibere haec fecerunt tres robustissimi 2 Samuel 23.18 Abisai quoque frater Ioab filius Sarviae princeps erat de tribus ipse est qui elevavit hastam suam contra trecentos quos interfecit nominatus in tribus 2 Samuel 23.19 et inter tres nobilior eratque eorum princeps sed usque ad tres primos non pervenerat 2 Samuel 23.20 et Banaias filius Ioiada viri fortissimi magnorum operum de Capsehel ipse percussit duos leones Moab et ipse descendit et percussit leonem in media cisterna diebus nivis 2 Samuel 23.21 ipse quoque interfecit virum aegyptium virum dignum spectaculo habentem in manu hastam itaque cum descendisset ad eum in virga vi extorsit hastam de manu Aegyptii et interfecit eum hasta sua 2 Samuel 23.22 haec fecit Banaias filius Ioiadae 2 Samuel 23.23 et ipse nominatus inter tres robustos qui erant inter triginta nobiliores verumtamen usque ad tres non pervenerat fecitque eum David sibi auricularium a secreto 2 Samuel 23.24 Asahel frater Ioab inter triginta Eleanan filius patrui eius de Bethleem 2 Samuel 23.25 Semma de Arari Helica de Arodi 2 Samuel 23.26 Helas de Felthi Hira filius Aces de Thecua 2 Samuel 23.27 Abiezer de Anathoth Mobonnai de Usathi 2 Samuel 23.28 Selmon Aohites Maharai Netophathites 2 Samuel 23.29 Heled filius Banaa et ipse Netophathites Hithai filius Ribai de Gebeeth filiorum Beniamin 2 Samuel 23.30 Banahi Aufrathonites Heddai de torrente Gaas 2 Samuel 23.31 Abialbon Arbathites Azmaveth de Beromi 2 Samuel 23.32 Eliaba de Salboni filii Iasen Ionathan 2 Samuel 23.33 Semma de Horodi Haiam filius Sarar Arorites 2 Samuel 23.34 Elifeleth filius Aasbai filii Maachathi Heliam filius Ahitofel Gelonites 2 Samuel 23.35 Esrai de Carmelo Farai de Arbi 2 Samuel 23.36 Igaal filius Nathan de Soba Bonni de Gaddi 2 Samuel 23.37 Selech de Ammoni Naharai Berothites armiger Ioab filii Sarviae 2 Samuel 23.38 Hira Hiethrites Gareb et ipse Hiethrites 2 Samuel 23.39 Urias Hettheus omnes triginta septem

2 Samuel : Caput 23

David's Last Words and the Legacy of His Warriors

Chapter 23 of the book of 2 Samuel is a poignant passage in the Bible, combining the last words of King David with an eloquent tribute to his valiant warriors. What legacy does the king leave behind? This sacred text records David's final will, while also listing the powerful men who supported him during his reign. In this chapter, the themes of divine leadership, courage, loyalty, and recognition of those who serve faithfully intertwine, offering insight into the core values ​​that shaped David's reign.

Meditation on Bible Passages

We invite you to meditate with us on five biblical passages that are closely related to the crucial themes of this memorable chapter:

2 Peter 1:21

"For the prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved upon by the Holy Spirit." This verse reflects the inspired nature of David's final words. David in 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

1 Chronicles 11:10-47

"These were the chiefs of David's mighty men, who helped him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel." This passage provides a parallel account of David's mighty men mentioned in 2 Samuel 23:8-39.

1 Corinthians 12:28

"And God has set in the church, first, apostles, second, prophets, third, teachers, then workers of miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, governing, and kinds of tongues." This verse about the different roles in the church reflects the diversity of abilities among David's powerful men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39.

Hebrews 11:32-34

"And what else shall I say? For I will not have time to refer to Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, who by faith conquered kingdoms, practiced righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, derived strength from weakness, became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight." This passage celebrates the deeds of heroes of faith, echoing the exploits of David's mighty men in 2 Samuel 23:8-39.

Proverbs 25:11

"Like apples of gold wrapped around silver, so is a word spoken at its season." This proverb reflects the wisdom and beauty of David's last words in 2 Samuel 23:1-7.

Through these reflections, may we all be inspired by the example of David and his warriors, and may their legacy continue to guide us on the path of faith and faithfulness.