KJV ORIGINAL
The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Hashem from Gizon, and Jonathan the son of Shage from Harar,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two more of David's mighty warriors, identifying them by their family names and hometowns.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a list of David's elite warriors known as 'the mighty men' who helped establish his kingdom around 1000 BC. These men came from various towns and regions throughout Israel and beyond, showing how David attracted loyal followers from many different places. The mention of their hometowns (Gizon and Harar) helps identify these warriors and shows the geographic diversity of David's supporters.
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