What does 2 Samuel 23:39 mean?

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2 Samuel 23:39 lists "Uriah the Hittite" as the final name among David’s mighty men, stating that there were thirty-seven in all. This verse closes a roster of elite warriors who served King David, highlighting Uriah’s inclusion and the total number. This verse is part of a longer passage where the writer records the names of David’s most distinguished fighters. Uriah the Hittite, famously known from the story involving Bathsheba, is counted as one of these honored men. The mention of "thirty and seven in all" sums up the entire group, marking the end of the list and emphasizing the completeness of David’s band of heroes.

2 Samuel 23:39 (KJV)