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# Chapter 23
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1. These are the last words of David:
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"David, the son of Jesse, speaks--
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David, the man who was raised up so high,
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David, the man who was raised up so high,
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David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob,
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David, the sweet psalmist of Israel.
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2. "The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me;
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his words are upon my tongue.
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his words are upon my tongue.
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3. The God of Israel spoke.
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The Rock of Israel said to me:
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The Rock of Israel said to me:
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'The one who rules righteously,
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who rules in the fear of God,
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who rules in the fear of God,
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4. is like the light of morning at sunrise,
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like a morning without clouds,
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like a morning without clouds,
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like the gleaming of the sun
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on new grass after rain.'
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on new grass after rain.'
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5. "Is it not my family God has chosen?
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Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me.
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Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me.
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His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail.
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He will ensure my safety and success.
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He will ensure my safety and success.
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6. But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away,
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for they tear the hand that touches them.
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for they tear the hand that touches them.
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7. One must use iron tools to chop them down;
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they will be totally consumed by fire."David's Mightiest Warriors
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they will be totally consumed by fire."
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David's Mightiest Warriors
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8. These are the names of David's mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three--the three mightiest warriors among David's men. He once used his spear to kill 800 enemy warriors in a single battle.
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15. David remarked longingly to his men, "Oh, how I would love some of that good water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem."
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16. So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew some water from the well by the gate in Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it. Instead, he poured it out as an offering to the LORD.
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17. "The LORD forbid that I should drink this!" he exclaimed. "This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me." So David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three.David's Thirty Mighty Men
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17. "The LORD forbid that I should drink this!" he exclaimed. "This water is as precious as the blood of these men who risked their lives to bring it to me." So David did not drink it. These are examples of the exploits of the Three.
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David's Thirty Mighty Men
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18. Abishai son of Zeruiah, the brother of Joab, was the leader of the Thirty. He once used his spear to kill 300 enemy warriors in a single battle. It was by such feats that he became as famous as the Three.
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19. Abishai was the most famous of the Thirty and was their commander, though he was not one of the Three.
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Asahel, Joab's brother;
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Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem;
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25. Shammah from Harod;
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Elika from Harod;
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26. Helez from Pelon;
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Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa;
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27. Abiezer from Anathoth;
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Sibbecai from Hushah;
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28. Zalmon from Ahoah;
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Maharai from Netophah;
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29. Heled son of Baanah from Netophah;
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Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah (in the land of Benjamin);
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31. Abi-albon from Arabah;
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Azmaveth from Bahurim;
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32. Eliahba from Shaalbon;
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the sons of Jashen;
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Jonathan
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33. son of Shagee from Harar;
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Ahiam son of Sharar from Harar;
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34. Eliphelet son of Ahasbai from Maacah;
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Eliam son of Ahithophel from Giloh;
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35. Hezro from Carmel;
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Paarai from Arba;
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36. Igal son of Nathan from Zobah;
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Bani from Gad;
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37. Zelek from Ammon;
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Naharai from Beeroth, the armor bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah;
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38. Ira from Jattir;
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Gareb from Jattir;
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39. Uriah the Hittite.
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There were thirty-seven in all.
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