Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite,
This verse lists Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite among those associated with David. It is part of a parallel account of the events surrounding David's becoming king over all Israel. More fully, it belongs to the chapter describing contingents from each tribe gathering to David and assembling at Hebron to acknowledge him as king over all Israel.
Those who gathered to David were loyal, capable warriors, including men noted for strength, speed, skill, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion. The assembly was made up of fighting men sent by the tribes. Their coming together was celebrated with a three-day festival.
This verse lists Eluzai, Jerimoth, Bealiah, Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite among those associated with David. It is part of a parallel account of the events surrounding David's becoming king over all Israel. More fully, it belongs to the chapter describing contingents from each tribe gathering to David and assembling at Hebron to acknowledge him as king over all Israel.
Those who gathered to David were loyal, capable warriors, including men noted for strength, speed, skill, wisdom, and wholehearted devotion. The assembly was made up of fighting men sent by the tribes. Their coming together was celebrated with a three-day festival.