2 Samuel 23:26 · King James Version

Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
2 Samuel 23:26 in the King James Version reads: “Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,”. Read it in the full context of 2 Samuel 23, or compare how other translations render it below.

2 Samuel 23:26 in Other Translations

KJV Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
WEB Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
ASV Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
YLT Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
WBT Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,
DBY Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

Commentary on 2 Samuel 23:26

Expositions from classic Bible commentators.

Adam Clarke · 2 Samuel 23:25–38

Shammah the Harodite - There are several varieties in the names of the following shalishim; which may be seen by comparing these verses with Ch1 11:27.

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John Gill · 2 Samuel 23:26

Helez the Paltite,.... Who was of a place called Pater, as the Targum; in Ch1 11:27, he is called the Pelonite:

Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite; who was of the city of Tekoah, the native place of Amos the prophet, famous for oil, about twelve miles from Jerusalem; See Gill on Amo 1:1.

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Questions about 2 Samuel 23:26

What does 2 Samuel 23:26 say?

2 Samuel 23:26 in the King James Version reads: “Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,” Read it in the full context of 2 Samuel 23, alongside the classic commentary on this page.

Where is 2 Samuel 23:26 found in the Bible?

2 Samuel 23:26 is in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 26, in the Old Testament.

What Bible translation is 2 Samuel 23:26 shown in?

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