The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite,

1 CHRONICLES 11:34KJV
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1 Chronicles 11:34 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:34 mean?

1 Chronicles 11:34 lists two men among David’s mighty warriors: the sons of Hashem the Gizonite, and Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite. This verse is part of a longer record naming the distinguished fighters who supported David.

This list is found in a section where the chronicler is recounting the key figures who helped establish David’s rule over Israel. The verse highlights the importance of these individuals by naming their families and places of origin, showing their valued role in David’s rise to power.

Why 1 Chronicles 11:34 matters

  • This verse helps clarify that David’s strength as a leader came from a diverse group of loyal supporters, not just from his own tribe or family.
  • By naming both the men and their family backgrounds, the chronicler emphasizes the honor and legacy attached to serving as one of David’s mighty men.
  • The mention of specific places like Gizon and Harar connects these warriors to real locations, grounding the story in historical reality and showing the broad support David received.

Where else these words appear

“Hararite” Hebrew H2043 · used in 4 verses

  • 2 Samuel 23:11 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.
  • 2 Samuel 23:33 Shammah the Hararite, Ahiam the son of Sharar the Hararite,
  • 1 Chronicles 11:35 Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur,

“Jonathan” Hebrew H3129 · used in 35 verses

  • 1 Samuel 13:2 Saul chose him three thousand men of Israel; whereof two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
  • 1 Samuel 14:21 Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.
  • 1 Samuel 19:1 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.