2 Samuel 23:38Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The final names on David's elite list. Ithrites were from a small, obscure clan, yet two of them made it among the thirty greatest warriors in Israel's history, in modern-day Israel.
The emotion here: pride in recording men from small places doing great things
The original word
Yithrî (יִתְרִי) — from the clan of Jether, meaning 'abundance' or 'excellence'
Why it matters
Having two warriors from the same small clan in David's elite thirty was extremely unusual and speaks to exceptional family loyalty
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 23:38
Two brothers or close relatives both earned spots in David's most exclusive military unit
Common misconceptionPeople think God only uses those from important families or places, but this list is full of people from nowhere special who became legendary through faithfulness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 23:38
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 23:38 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 23:38 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 resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include honor, service. Notable phrases: Ira the Ithrite; Gareb the Ithrite.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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