2 Samuel 23:1
American King James Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
American Standard Version Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse saith, And the man who was raised on high saith, The anointed of the God of Jacob, And the sweet psalmist of Israel:
King James Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,
World English Bible Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse says, the man who was raised on high says, the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel:
2 Samuel 23:2
American King James The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word was in my tongue.
American Standard Version The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.
King James The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
World English Bible “Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
2 Samuel 23:3
American King James The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
American Standard Version The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,
King James The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
World English Bible The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, ‘One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,
2 Samuel 23:4
American King James And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun rises, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
American Standard Version `He shall be' as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, A morning without clouds, `When' the tender grass `springeth' out of the earth, Through clear shining after rain.
King James And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
World English Bible shall be as the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, when the tender grass springs out of the earth, through clear shining after rain.’
2 Samuel 23:5
American King James Although my house be not so with God; yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
American Standard Version Verily my house is not so with God; Yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, Ordered in all things, and sure: For it is all my salvation, and all `my' desire, Although he maketh it not to grow.
King James Although my house be not so with God; yet he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he make it not to grow.
World English Bible Isn’t my house so with God? Yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure, for it is all my salvation and all my desire. Won’t he make it grow?
2 Samuel 23:6
American King James But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
American Standard Version But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
King James But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
World English Bible But all the ungodly will be as thorns to be thrust away, because they can’t be taken with the hand.
2 Samuel 23:7
American King James But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
American Standard Version But the man that toucheth them Must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear: And they shall be utterly burned with fire in `their' place.
King James But the man that shall touch them must be fenced with iron and the staff of a spear; and they shall be utterly burned with fire in the same place.
World English Bible The man who touches them must be armed with iron and the staff of a spear. They will be utterly burned with fire in their place.”
2 Samuel 23:8
American King James These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.
American Standard Version These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time.
King James These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time.
World English Bible These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb Basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; he was called Adino the Eznite, who killed eight hundred at one time.
2 Samuel 23:9
American King James And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:
American Standard Version And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away.
King James And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:
World English Bible After him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David when they defied the Philistines who were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel had gone away.
2 Samuel 23:10
American King James He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand stuck to the sword: and the LORD worked a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
American Standard Version He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword; and Jehovah wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil.
King James He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
World English Bible He arose and struck the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand froze to the sword; and Yahweh worked a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take plunder.
2 Samuel 23:11
American King James And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.
American Standard Version And after him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.
King James And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentils: and the people fled from the Philistines.
World English Bible After him was Shammah the son of Agee a Hararite. The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a plot of ground full of lentils; and the people fled from the Philistines.
2 Samuel 23:12
American King James But he stood in the middle of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD worked a great victory.
American Standard Version But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and Jehovah wrought a great victory.
King James But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
World English Bible But he stood in the middle of the plot and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh worked a great victory.
2 Samuel 23:13
American King James And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.
American Standard Version And three of the thirty chief men went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam; and the troop of the Philistines was encamped in the valley of Rephaim.
King James And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.
World English Bible Three of the thirty chief men went down, and came to David in the harvest time to the cave of Adullam; and the troop of the Philistines was encamped in the valley of Rephaim.
2 Samuel 23:14
American King James And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.
American Standard Version And David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Beth-lehem.
King James And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.
World English Bible David was then in the stronghold; and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem.
2 Samuel 23:15
American King James And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
American Standard Version And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me water to drink of the well of Beth-lehem, which is by the gate!
King James And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
World English Bible David said longingly, “Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!”
2 Samuel 23:16
American King James And the three mighty men broke through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out to the LORD.
American Standard Version And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: but he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto Jehovah.
King James And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to David: nevertheless he would not drink thereof, but poured it out unto the LORD.
World English Bible The three mighty men broke through the army of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and took it and brought it to David; but he would not drink of it, but poured it out to Yahweh.
2 Samuel 23:17
American King James And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.
American Standard Version And he said, Be it far from me, O Jehovah, that I should do this: `shall I drink' the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.
King James And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.
World English Bible He said, “Be it far from me, Yahweh, that I should do this! Isn’t this the blood of the men who risked their lives to go?” Therefore he would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things.
2 Samuel 23:18
American King James And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.
American Standard Version And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred and slew them, and had a name among the three.
King James And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three.
World English Bible Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah, was chief of the three. He lifted up his spear against three hundred and killed them, and had a name among the three.
2 Samuel 23:19
American King James Was he not most honorable of three? therefore he was their captain: however, he attained not to the first three.
American Standard Version Was he not most honorable of the three? therefore he was made their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the `first' three.
King James Was he not most honorable of three? therefore he was their captain: howbeit he attained not unto the first three.
World English Bible Wasn’t he most honorable of the three? Therefore he was made their captain. However he wasn’t included as one of the three.
2 Samuel 23:20
American King James And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lion like men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the middle of a pit in time of snow:
American Standard Version And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, he slew the two `sons of' Ariel of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow.
King James And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow:
World English Bible Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. He also went down and killed a lion in the middle of a pit in a time of snow.
2 Samuel 23:21
American King James And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
American Standard Version And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
King James And he slew an Egyptian, a goodly man: and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his own spear.
World English Bible He killed a huge Egyptian, and the Egyptian had a spear in his hand; but he went down to him with a staff and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian’s hand, and killed him with his own spear.
2 Samuel 23:22
American King James These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.
American Standard Version These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three mighty men.
King James These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among three mighty men.
World English Bible Benaiah the son of Jehoiada did these things, and had a name among the three mighty men.
2 Samuel 23:23
American King James He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
American Standard Version He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the `first' three. And David set him over his guard.
King James He was more honorable than the thirty, but he attained not to the first three. And David set him over his guard.
World English Bible He was more honorable than the thirty, but he didn’t attain to the three. David set him over his guard.
2 Samuel 23:24
American King James Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
American Standard Version Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,
King James Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
World English Bible Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty: Elhanan the son of Dodo of Bethlehem,
2 Samuel 23:25
American King James Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
American Standard Version Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
King James Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
World English Bible Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
2 Samuel 23:26
American King James Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
American Standard Version Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
King James Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
World English Bible Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
2 Samuel 23:27
American King James Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
American Standard Version Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
King James Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
World English Bible Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,
2 Samuel 23:28
American King James Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
American Standard Version Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
King James Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
World English Bible Zalmon the Ahohite, Maharai the Netophathite,
2 Samuel 23:29
American King James Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
American Standard Version Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
King James Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
World English Bible Heleb the son of Baanah the Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,
2 Samuel 23:30
American King James Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,
American Standard Version Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
King James Benaiah the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash,
World English Bible Benaiah a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash.
2 Samuel 23:31
American King James Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
American Standard Version Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
King James Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
World English Bible Abialbon the Arbathite, Azmaveth the Barhumite,
2 Samuel 23:32
American King James Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
American Standard Version Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
King James Eliahba the Shaalbonite, of the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
World English Bible Eliahba the Shaalbonite, the sons of Jashen, Jonathan,
2 Samuel 23:33
American King James Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
American Standard Version Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
King James Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
World English Bible Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Ararite,
2 Samuel 23:34
American King James Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
American Standard Version Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
King James Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maachathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
World English Bible Eliphelet the son of Ahasbai, the son of the Maacathite, Eliam the son of Ahithophel the Gilonite,
2 Samuel 23:35
American King James Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
American Standard Version Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
King James Hezrai the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
World English Bible Hezro the Carmelite, Paarai the Arbite,
2 Samuel 23:36
American King James Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
American Standard Version Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
King James Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
World English Bible Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
2 Samuel 23:37
American King James Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, armor bearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
American Standard Version Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armorbearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
King James Zelek the Ammonite, Nahari the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
World English Bible Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armor bearers to Joab the son of Zeruiah,
2 Samuel 23:38
American King James Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,
American Standard Version Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
King James Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,
World English Bible Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
2 Samuel 23:39
American King James Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
American Standard Version Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
King James Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
World English Bible and Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in all.