1 Chronicles 11:30
New International Version
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

New Living Translation
Maharai from Netophah; Heled son of Baanah from Netophah;

English Standard Version
Maharai of Netophah, Heled the son of Baanah of Netophah,

Berean Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

King James Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

New King James Version
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

New American Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

NASB 1995
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

NASB 1977
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Legacy Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Amplified Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Christian Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

American Standard Version
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

English Revised Version
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Maharai from Netophah, Heled (son of Baanah) from Netophah,

International Standard Version
Maharai from Netophah, Baanah's son Heled from Netophah,

Majority Standard Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

NET Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

New Heart English Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Webster's Bible Translation
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

World English Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Young's Literal Translation
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Smith's Literal Translation
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Maharai a Netophathite, Heled the son of Baana a Netophathite,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Maharai, a Netophathite; Heled, the son of Baanah, a Netophathite;

New American Bible
Maharai, from Netophah; Heled, son of Baanah, from Netophah;

New Revised Standard Version
Maharai of Netophah, Heled son of Baanah of Netophah,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Mahri, who is from Netuphath, Khalad, son of Baana, who is from Netuphath.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Mahrai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Marai the Netophathite, Chthaod the son of Nooza the Netophathite,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Mighty Men
29Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, 30Maharai the Netophathite, Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite, 31Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah of the Benjamites, Benaiah the Pirathonite,…

Cross References
2 Samuel 23:24-39
Now these were members of the Thirty: Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan son of Dodo of Bethlehem, / Shammah the Harodite, Elika the Harodite, / Helez the Paltite, Ira son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, ...

1 Chronicles 27:6
This Benaiah was mighty among the Thirty and was over the Thirty, and his son Ammizabad was in charge of his division.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 12:8
Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains:

1 Chronicles 12:18
Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, the chief of the Thirty, and he said: “We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you.” So David received them and made them leaders of his troops.

1 Chronicles 12:38
All these men of war, arrayed for battle, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. And all the rest of the Israelites were of one mind to make David king.

1 Chronicles 20:4-8
Some time later, war broke out with the Philistines at Gezer. At that time Sibbecai the Hushathite killed Sippai, a descendant of the Rephaim, and the Philistines were subdued. / Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam. / And there was also a battle at Gath, where there was a man of great stature with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. He too was descended from Rapha, ...

1 Chronicles 19:10-15
When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans. / And he placed the rest of the troops under the command of his brother Abishai, who arrayed them against the Ammonites. / “If the Arameans are too strong for me,” said Joab, “then you will come to my rescue. And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will come to your rescue. ...

1 Chronicles 18:12-13
Moreover, Abishai son of Zeruiah struck down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons in Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.

1 Chronicles 19:1-2
Some time later, Nahash king of the Ammonites died and was succeeded by his son. / And David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, because his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent messengers to console Hanun concerning his father. But when David’s servants arrived in the land of the Ammonites to console him,

1 Chronicles 20:1
In the spring, at the time when kings march out to war, Joab led out the army and ravaged the land of the Ammonites. He came to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. And Joab attacked Rabbah and demolished it.

1 Samuel 22:1-2
So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. / And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.

1 Samuel 25:13
And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.

2 Samuel 2:18
The three sons of Zeruiah were there: Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Now Asahel was fleet of foot like a wild gazelle,

2 Samuel 8:13-14
And David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down eighteen thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. / He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.


Treasury of Scripture

Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite,

Maharai

1 Chronicles 27:13
The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Zarhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

1 Chronicles 27:15
The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Othniel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand.

Heldai

2 Samuel 23:29
Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,

Heleb

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1. David Becomes King over All Israel
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Maharai the Netophathite
The name "Maharai" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "impetuous" or "hasty." Maharai is listed among David's mighty warriors, a group of elite soldiers who played a crucial role in establishing David's kingdom. The term "Netophathite" refers to someone from Netophah, a town in the tribal territory of Judah. This indicates Maharai's geographical and tribal affiliation, linking him to the southern kingdom of Judah. Historically, Netophah is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, suggesting it was a place of some significance. Maharai's inclusion in this list highlights his valor and loyalty to King David, serving as an inspiration for believers to be steadfast and courageous in their faith.

Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite
"Heled" is another of David's mighty warriors, and his name means "enduring" or "life." The mention of his father, "Baanah," which means "in affliction" or "in response," provides a familial context, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. Like Maharai, Heled is identified as a "Netophathite," reinforcing the significance of Netophah as a place that produced valiant warriors. The repetition of "Netophathite" for both Maharai and Heled suggests a community known for its bravery and dedication. This phrase encourages believers to consider the legacy they inherit and pass on, urging them to live lives marked by endurance and faithfulness, much like the mighty men who supported David in his God-ordained kingship.

(30) Maharai the Netophathite, of Netophah, a Levitical canton (1Chronicles 9:16). By family Maharai was a Zarhite (1Chronicles 27:13).

Heled.--More correct than (Heleb) Samuel. Called Heldai (1Chronicles 27:15). He was of the clan Othniel.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Maharai
מַהְרַי֙ (mah·ray)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4121: Maharai -- one of David's men

the Netophathite,
הַנְּטֹ֣פָתִ֔י (han·nə·ṭō·p̄ā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5200: Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah

Heled
חֵ֥לֶד (ḥê·leḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2466: Heled -- one of David's men

son
בֶּֽן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Baanah
בַּֽעֲנָ֖ה (ba·‘ă·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1196: Baanah -- the name of several Israelites

the Netophathite,
הַנְּטוֹפָתִֽי׃ (han·nə·ṭō·w·p̄ā·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5200: Netophathite -- inhabitant of Netophah


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