2 Samuel 21:21

And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 21:21

BSB

and when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of David's brother Shimei killed him.

AKJV

And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimeah the brother of David slew him.

CPDV

And he blasphemed Israel. So Jonathan, the son of Shimei, the brother of David, struck him down.

ERV

And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei David's brother slew him.

NHEB

When he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

SMT

And he will reproach Israel, and Jonathan, son of Shimeab, David's brother, will strike him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 21:21

AndwhenhedefiedH2778Verb IsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine JonathanH3083Proper Name MasculinethesonH1121Noun MasculineofShimeaH8092Proper Name MasculinethebrotherH251Noun MasculineofDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine slewH5221Verbhim

Commentary for 2 Samuel 21:21

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Overview of 2 Samuel 21:21

Summary

Jonathan kills the deformed giant

Place

Gath

Event

Jonathan kills giant

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC