2 Samuel 23:11 · KJV
"And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines."
King James Version
What does 2 Samuel 23:11 mean? →Passage Context
9And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:
10He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil.
11And after him was Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines.
12But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.
13And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to pressure in difficult situations?
2
What does standing your ground look like for you?
3
When have you had to defend something important to you?
Life Application
resilience
Stand firm in your beliefs and values, even when faced with opposition.
faith
Trust that God will empower you to stand strong in challenging times.
People in This Verse
Shammah the son of AgeeOT
One of David's mighty men known for his bravery in defending a field of lentils against the Philistines.
First appearance: 2 Samuel 23:11
Places in This Verse
piece of ground full of lentiles
A field that became a site of valor where Shammah defended against the Philistines.
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