2 Samuel 23:6

But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 23:6

BSB

But the worthless are all like thorns raked aside, for they can never be gathered by hand.

AKJV

But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:

CPDV

But all prevaricators shall be plucked out like thorns, yet they are not taken away by hands.

ERV

But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, for they cannot be taken with the hand:

NHEB

But all of the ungodly shall be as thorns to be thrust away, because they can't be taken with the hand,

SMT

And Belial as the thorn thrusting out are all they, for they will not be taken by the hand.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 23:6

ButthesonsofBelialH1100Noun MasculineshallbeallofthemasthornsH6975Noun MasculinethrustawayH5074VerbbecausetheycannotbetakenH3947VerbwithhandsH3027Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 23:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 23:6

Summary

Worthless people are discarded as refuse.

Event

Wicked described

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC