2 Samuel 23

2 Samuel 23 is the 23rd chapter of the second Book of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible. It contains a prophetic statement described as the "last words of David" (verses 1–7) and details of the 37 "mighty men" who were David's chief warriors (verses 8–38).

The Jerusalem Bible states that last words were attributed to David in the style of Jacob (see Jacob's Blessing, Genesis 49) and Moses (see Blessing of Moses, Deuteronomy 33). Its editors note that "the text has suffered considerably and reconstructions are conjectural".[1]

1 Kings 2:1-9 contains David's final words to Solomon, his son and successor as king.

References

  1. ↑ Jerusalem Bible, footnote at 2 Samuel 23:1


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