Zelek
צֶ֫לֶק · tse.leq · H6768“the shadow or noise of him that licks or laps” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in 2 Samuel (1)
Who he was
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.
Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0
Every mention
2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
2 Samuel 1 mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Cleft, an Ammonite; one of David’s valiant men (2 Sam. 23:37).
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain