21 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimeah, David's brother, killed him.

Other Translations of 2 Samuel 21:21

King James Version

21 And when he defied defied: or, reproached Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.

English Standard Version

21 And when he taunted Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimei, David's brother, struck him down.

The Message

21 He insulted Israel, and Jonathan son of Shimeah, David's brother, killed him.

New King James Version

21 So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea, David's brother, killed him.

New Living Translation

21 But when he defied and taunted Israel, he was killed by Jonathan, the son of David's brother Shimea.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:21

Commentary on 2 Samuel 21:15-22

(Read 2 Samuel 21:15-22)

These events seem to have taken place towards the end of David's reign. David fainted, but he did not flee, and God sent help in the time of need. In spiritual conflicts, even strong saints sometimes wax faint; then Satan attacks them furiously; but those who stand their ground and resist him, shall be relieved and made more than conquerors. Death is a Christian's last enemy, and a son of Anak; but through Him that triumphed for us, believers shall be more than conquerors at last, even over that enemy.