KJV ORIGINAL
Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Igal, who was Nathan's son from Zobah, and Bani from the tribe of Gad.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists two more of David's elite warriors - Igal from Zobah and Bani from the tribe of Gad.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the famous list of David's 'mighty men' - his elite group of warriors who fought alongside him during his rise to power and reign as king. Zobah was an Aramean kingdom north of Israel, showing that David's warriors came from various regions and backgrounds. The Gadites were from one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for being fierce warriors who settled east of the Jordan River.
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