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Ammonite, one of David's mighty men

Zelek

Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in 2 Samuel 23:37.

צֶ֫לֶקZelek

The name means “the shadow or noise of him that licks or laps.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

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About Zelek Written by AI

Zelek was an Ammonite who was counted among David's mighty men, the elite group of warriors who fought alongside him. He is mentioned in the lists of David's mighty men in both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. The fact that an Ammonite was included among David's most trusted soldiers is significant, as the Ammonites were often enemies of Israel. Zelek's presence in this group suggests that he had proven his loyalty and skill in battle.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Cleft, an Ammonite; one of David’s valiant men (2 Sam. 23:37).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. 2 Samuel 23:37

    Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

  2. 1 Chronicles 11:39

    Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.