2 Samuel 23:12 meaning and explanation

But Shammah took his stand in the middle of the field, defended it, and struck down the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory.

2 Samuel 23:12, Berean Standard Bible

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These verses list David's mighty men, and this line names Shammah son of Agee among them. When the Philistines gathered against Israel near a field of lentils, the Israelite troops fled, but Shammah stood his ground alone and defended the field.

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