Uriah the Hittite: thirty and seven in all.
Uriah the Hittite: thirty-seven in total.
This verse concludes the list of David's mighty warriors, ending with Uriah the Hittite and giving the total count as thirty-seven elite fighters.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Samuel 23, this verse concludes a list of King David's thirty-seven mighty warriors, who were elite soldiers that played crucial roles in his military successes during the united kingdom of Israel around 1000 BC. Uriah the Hittite was a foreign warrior from the Hittite people, an ancient Near Eastern group, who served loyally in David's army despite his outsider status. This list highlights the diverse group of men who supported David, reflecting the cultural melting pot of ancient Israel where foreigners could rise to prominence.
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