Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
Parallel translations
- WEB Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
- KJV Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
- BSB Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
- NASB Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite,
- NLT Shammah from Harod; Elika from Harod;
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Quick answer
The list continues with Shammah and Elika, both from Harod.
Overview
These names form part of the honor roll of David's mighty men gathered from across Israel. The catalog testifies that God built His king's kingdom through a diverse host of devoted servants drawn from many towns and clans.
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Cross-references · 2
- Judg 7:1Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people who were with him, rose up early, and encamped beside the spring of Harod. Midian’s camp was on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley.
- 1 Chr 11:27–28Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
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