· Translation: KJV

2 Samuel 23:27Abiezer the Anathothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,

The setting

Ancient Israel, ~1000 BC. The royal chronicler records David's elite warriors by name, preserving their memory for eternity in what is now Israel/Palestine.

The emotion here: reverent gratitude for faithful warriors

The original word

gibbor (גִּבּוֹר) — mighty warrior, hero of strength and valor

Why it matters

Anathoth was Jeremiah's hometown, only 3 miles from Jerusalem

Read with care

What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 23:27

These weren't just soldiers—they were David's inner circle who risked everything for him

Common misconceptionPeople think this is just boring genealogy, but it's actually an ancient hall of fame—God preserving the names of faithful people for 3,000 years.

The thread continues

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Bible Genome reading

2 Samuel 23:27 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotiongrateful
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone30%
Themes:honor rollmemory

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2 Samuel 23:27 comes from the book of 2 Samuel, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is grateful, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honor roll, memory. Notable phrases: Abiezer the Anathothite.

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