2 Samuel 23:8These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb Basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~970 BC. The royal chronicler begins recording the hall of fame of David's greatest warriors, preserving their names for eternity...
The emotion here: reverent historian preserving heroic legacy for future generations
The original word
gibborim (גִּבֹּרִים) — mighty warriors, heroes who displayed supernatural courage in battle
Why it matters
Josheb-Basshebeth killed 800 men in a single battle, a feat recorded in official royal annals
Read with care
What most readers miss in 2 Samuel 23:8
These names were carved in stone - this wasn't just storytelling but official royal records
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just ancient warfare stories, but it's actually about how God remembers and honors faithful service - your name matters to Him too.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 2 Samuel 23:8
Bible Genome reading
2 Samuel 23:8 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Samuel 23:8 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 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include leadership, honor. Notable phrases: mighty men whom David had.
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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