2 Samuel 23:36

Igal the son of Nathan of Zobah, Bani the Gadite,

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Interpretation

David once earnestly longed for the water at the well of Bethlehem. It seems to be an instance of weakness.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 23:34-38.

Igal Tribe: Avengers. (1. ) Num. 13:7 , one of the spies of the tribe of Issachar. (2. ) Son of Nathan of Zobah, and one of David’s warriors ( 2 Sam. 23:36 ). (3. ) 1 Chr. 3:22 .
Nathan Person: Given. (1. ) A prophet in the reigns of David and Solomon ( 2 Chr. 9:29 ). He is first spoken of in connection with the arrangements David made for the building of the temple.
Zobah Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Brital.